Battlefields & battle sites · Central Scotland
Birnam Wood
In or near Bankfoot.
Birnam Wood in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Paul McLennan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birnam Wood is a registered historic battlefield in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
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Place summary
Birnam Wood is a battlefield located in the Scottish Highlands. It is historically significant as the site associated with the legendary events of Shakespeare's "Macbeth". The wood is part of the landscape that has been preserved for its cultural and ecological value.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5374, -3.5535
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH8 0DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q136762099 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birnam Wood?
- Birnam Wood is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH8 0DW).
- What is Birnam Wood?
- Birnam Wood in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birnam Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH8 0DW.
- Is Birnam Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Birnam Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birnam Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH8 0DW.