Castles · Scottish Highlands
Barra Castle
In or near Oldmeldrum.
Barra Castle — a castle in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.

Richard Paxman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie · 4.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Barra Castle is a castle located in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Barra Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is an example of historical architecture, though specific details about its era, design, or designation are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.3219, -2.3465
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 0JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/655896100 (ODbL)
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Stone circles · 1.2 km

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Archaeological sites · 1.2 km

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Mountains & hills · 1.4 km

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Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km

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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barra Castle?
- Barra Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 0JP).
- What is Barra Castle?
- Barra Castle — a castle in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barra Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 4.3 km away. The nearest town is Oldmeldrum. Drivers can use postcode AB51 0JP.
- Does Barra Castle charge admission?
- Barra Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Barra Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 0JP.