Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Castle of Pitsligo
In or near Sandhaven.
Castle of Pitsligo — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Castle of Pitsligo 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
The Castle of Pitsligo is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a 16th-century castle, which reflects the historical architecture of the period. The site is of interest for those studying Scotland's feudal past and its defensive structures. Visitors can explore the ruins, which offer insights into the region's heritage and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6833, -2.1167
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB43 7HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- manual: geonames-2653563 (CC BY 4.0)
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Pitsligo Castle
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Castle of Pitsligo
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Rosehearty
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Bay of Lochielair
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle of Pitsligo?
- Castle of Pitsligo is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB43 7HE).
- What is Castle of Pitsligo?
- Castle of Pitsligo — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Castle of Pitsligo?
- Drivers can use postcode AB43 7HE.
- How do I get to Castle of Pitsligo?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB43 7HE. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.