Castles · Scottish Highlands
Castle of Balquhain
In or near Daviot.
Castle of Balquhain — a castle in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie · 4.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle of Balquhain 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
Castle of Balquhain is a historic castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its medieval architecture and remains a significant example of Scottish fortifications.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.3022, -2.4471
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 5HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 4.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/1236562791 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle of Balquhain?
- Castle of Balquhain is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 5HB).
- What is Castle of Balquhain?
- Castle of Balquhain — a castle in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle of Balquhain?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 4.8 km away. The nearest town is Daviot. Drivers can use postcode AB51 5HB.
- Does Castle of Balquhain charge admission?
- Castle of Balquhain typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle of Balquhain?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 5HB.