Castles · Scottish Islands
Castle of Mey Gardens
In or near John o'Groats.
Castle of Mey Gardens — a castle in Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle of Mey Gardens is a castle located in Scottish Islands, 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 Mey Gardens is located in the Scottish Islands. The gardens surround the Castle of Mey, a former residence of the Queen Mother. The site is notable for its beautifully maintained landscape and diverse plant species.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6469, -3.2263
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: way/131588232 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle of Mey Gardens?
- Castle of Mey Gardens is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8XJ).
- What is Castle of Mey Gardens?
- Castle of Mey Gardens — a castle in Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle of Mey Gardens?
- The nearest town is John o'Groats. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8XJ.
- Does Castle of Mey Gardens charge admission?
- Castle of Mey Gardens typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle of Mey Gardens?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8XJ. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.