Castles · Scottish Highlands
Castlecraig
In or near Evanton.
Castlecraig, also known as Craig Castle and Castle Craig, is a 16th-century fortification located on the north shore of the Black Isle in northern Scotland. It is on the south coast of the Cromarty Fi
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alness · 6.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Castlecraig in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Alness, located 6.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IV7 8JT. Please note that accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Castlecraig, also known as Craig Castle and Castle Craig, is a 16th-century fortification located on the north shore of the Black Isle in northern Scotland. It is on the south coast of the Cromarty Firth, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north-east of Culbokie and 19 kilometres (12 mi) north of the city of Inverness. The castle is protected as a scheduled monument. Castlecraig is a ruined tower house. The north-east wing still stands and remains roofed, although another wing to the north-west has collapsed. The tower may have been used as a residence by the post-Reformation Bishops of Ross. Donald Monro, Dean of the Isles, may have lived at Castlecraig in the 1560s. The New Zealand geologic formation of Castle Craig Rock is named for its similar appearance to Castlecraig.
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From the Wikipedia article
Castlecraig, also known as Craig Castle and Castle Craig, is a 16th-century fortification located on the north shore of the Black Isle in northern Scotland. It is on the south coast of the Cromarty Firth, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north-east of Culbokie and 19 kilometres (12 mi) north of the city of Inverness. The castle is protected as a scheduled monument. Castlecraig is a ruined tower house. The north-east wing still stands and remains roofed, although another wing to the north-west has collapsed. The tower may have been used as a residence by the post-Reformation Bishops of Ross. Donald Monro, Dean of the Isles, may have lived at Castlecraig in the 1560s. The New Zealand geologic formation of Castle Craig Rock is named for its similar appearance to Castlecraig.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6434, -4.2934
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV7 8JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Alness — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Castlecraig (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlecraig?
- Castlecraig is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV7 8JT).
- What is Castlecraig?
- Castlecraig, also known as Craig Castle and Castle Craig, is a 16th-century fortification located on the north shore of the Black Isle in northern Scotland. It is on the south coast of the Cromarty Fi
- How do I get to Castlecraig?
- The nearest railway station is Alness, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV7 8JT.
- Does Castlecraig charge admission?
- Castlecraig typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castlecraig?
- The nearest railway station is Alness, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV7 8JT.