Castles · Central Scotland
Castle Hill, Hillfort
In or near Skelmorlie.
Castle Hill, Hillfort — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Largs · 1.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Hill, Hillfort 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.
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Place summary
Castle Hill is a hillfort located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance as a prehistoric defensive structure. The site reflects the strategic importance of hillforts in ancient Scottish society.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7895, -4.8476
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA30 9PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Largs — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/842222077 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Hill, Hillfort?
- Castle Hill, Hillfort is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA30 9PD).
- What is Castle Hill, Hillfort?
- Castle Hill, Hillfort — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Hill, Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA30 9PD.
- Does Castle Hill, Hillfort charge admission?
- Castle Hill, Hillfort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Hill, Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA30 9PD.