Castles · Central Scotland
Cairns Castle
In or near Kirknewton.
Cairns Castle — a castle in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Livingston South · 5.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cairns Castle is a castle located in Central Scotland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Cairns Castle is a castle located in central Scotland. Its distinctive features and historical significance contribute to its status as an architectural landmark in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8292, -3.4538
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH27 8DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Nearest railway station
- Livingston South — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/114658370 (ODbL)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairns Castle?
- Cairns Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH27 8DH).
- What is Cairns Castle?
- Cairns Castle — a castle in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairns Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Livingston South, about 5.6 km away. The nearest town is Kirknewton. Drivers can use postcode EH27 8DH.
- Does Cairns Castle charge admission?
- Cairns Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cairns Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Livingston South, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH27 8DH.