Castles · Scottish Highlands
Cluny Crichton Castle
Cluny Crichton Castle (also known as Clounie Crighton Castle) is a ruined 3-storey tower house on the southern slopes of the Hill of Fare in Aberdeenshire, 4 km (2.5 miles) north of Banchory and 6.5 k
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Cluny Crichton Castle (also known as Clounie Crighton Castle) is a ruined 3-storey tower house on the southern slopes of the Hill of Fare in Aberdeenshire, 4 km (2.5 miles) north of Banchory and 6.5 km (4 miles) east of Torphins.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cluny Crichton Castle (also known as Clounie Crighton Castle) is a ruined 3-storey tower house on the southern slopes of the Hill of Fare in Aberdeenshire, 4 km (2.5 miles) north of Banchory and 6.5 km (4 miles) east of Torphins.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0880, -2.5190
- Address
- Near Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Established
- 1666
Sources
- wikipedia: Cluny Crichton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cluny Crichton Castle?
- Cluny Crichton Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- When was Cluny Crichton Castle built?
- Built or established in 1666.
- Does Cluny Crichton Castle charge admission?
- Cluny Crichton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.