Castles · Scottish Highlands
Castle Roy
In or near Nethy Bridge.
Castle Roy — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broomhill · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Castle Roy in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Broomhill, which is approximately 1.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is PH25 3EA. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Castle Roy is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1200. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.2771°, -3.6493°.
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Heritage listing
Castle Roy is a ruined courtyard castle dating from the thirteenth century, situated just north of Nethy Bridge near Grantown-on-Spey, Scotland. It is a scheduled monument. The castle is associated with the Comyn family.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Castle Roy is a 12th century fortress located near Nethy Bridge, known for its well-preserved architecture and historical significance. The site serves as a visitor and education center, offering a community venue for various events and activities. Visitors can explore the castle's structure and enjoy the surrounding natural area.
From the Wikipedia article
Castle Roy is a ruined courtyard castle dating from the thirteenth century, situated just north of Nethy Bridge near Grantown-on-Spey, Scotland. It is a scheduled monument. The castle is associated with the Comyn family.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 57.2771, -3.6493
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH25 3EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Established
- 1200
- Nearest railway station
- Broomhill — 1.3 km
- Official site
- castleroy.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661895 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Castle Roy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Castle Roy 2007 1.jpeg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Roy?
- Castle Roy is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH25 3EA).
- What is Castle Roy?
- Castle Roy — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Castle Roy?
- The nearest railway station is Broomhill, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH25 3EA.
- When was Castle Roy built?
- Built or established in 1200.
- Is Castle Roy a listed building?
- Castle Roy is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Castle Roy charge admission?
- Castle Roy typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Roy?
- The nearest railway station is Broomhill, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH25 3EA.