Castles · Scottish Highlands
Colliston Castle
In or near Friockheim.
Colliston Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath · 6.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Colliston Castle is a castle located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Colliston Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its well-preserved architecture and its significance in the region's history. The castle stands as a testament to the area's medieval heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.6079, -2.6329
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD11 3RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath — 6 km
Sources
- osm: way/410663953 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colliston Castle?
- Colliston Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD11 3RS).
- What is Colliston Castle?
- Colliston Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colliston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD11 3RS.
- Does Colliston Castle charge admission?
- Colliston Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Colliston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD11 3RS.