Castles · Scottish Highlands
Careston Castle
In or near Aberlemno.
Careston Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Scott Cormie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin · 7.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Careston Castle is a castle located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Place summary
Careston Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and its role in the region's history. The castle is a listed building, reflecting its importance in Scotland's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.7283, -2.7687
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD9 6RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin — 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/610240489 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Careston Castle
Literary houses · 0.0 km
Careston Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Watermill, Mill Of Marcus
Watermills · 1.3 km
Craigend of Careston
Vineyards · 1.8 km
Law of Windsor
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Haer Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.5 km
Bridge, Blackhall Mill Lade
Historic bridges · 3.0 km
Angus Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Milton of Balhall Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
Killievair Stone, standing stone, Barrelwell Smithy
Windmills · 3.3 km
Vayne, standing stone
Windmills · 3.3 km
Melgund Cottage Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 3.5 km
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📷 4Watermills · Scottish Highlands
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📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
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Where to eat & stay near Careston Castle
Places to stay
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Dovecot Caravan Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Careston Castle?
- Careston Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 6RT).
- What is Careston Castle?
- Careston Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Careston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD9 6RT.
- Does Careston Castle charge admission?
- Careston Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Careston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 6RT.