Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Castle of Dunnideer
In or near Insch.
Castle of Dunnideer — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
Andrew Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Insch · 2.4 km
About
Castle of Dunnideer is a named archaeological site in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Castle of Dunnideer is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a hillfort, providing insight into ancient settlement patterns. The site is notable for its strategic position and historical significance in the region. Visitors can explore the ruins and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3500, -2.6500
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB52 6LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Insch — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2653564 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle of Dunnideer?
- Castle of Dunnideer is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB52 6LN).
- What is Castle of Dunnideer?
- Castle of Dunnideer — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Castle of Dunnideer?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB52 6LN.
- How do I get to Castle of Dunnideer?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB52 6LN.