Castles · Scottish Highlands
Castle of Hallforest
In or near Newmachar.
Castle of Hallforest — a castle in scotland highlands.
Andrew Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kintore · 2.0 km
About
Castle of Hallforest is a named castle 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 Hallforest is a historical castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its distinctive architecture and setting, reflecting the region's rich heritage. The castle's structure offers insight into the medieval era, showcasing the defensive designs typical of its time. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which enhances the castle's imposing presence.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2290, -2.3709
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 0XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Kintore — 2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6269300 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle of Hallforest?
- Castle of Hallforest is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 0XR).
- What is Castle of Hallforest?
- Castle of Hallforest — a castle in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Castle of Hallforest?
- The nearest railway station is Kintore, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 0XR.
- Does Castle of Hallforest charge admission?
- Castle of Hallforest typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle of Hallforest?
- The nearest railway station is Kintore, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 0XR.