Castles · Scottish Highlands
Cromarty Castle
In or near Rosemarkie.
Cromarty Castle — castle, destroyed by 1772, in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Invergordon · 8.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Cromarty Castle is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Invergordon, approximately 8.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is IV11 8XJ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Cromarty Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle, destroyed by 1772, in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.6778°, -4.0263°.
Photo gallery
Official information
Cromarty Castle is a venue that hosts various events and exhibitions, including music performances and art showcases. Visitors can participate in workshops and enjoy a range of cultural activities throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
Cromarty Castle was a castle in Cromarty, Scotland. Cromarty, then known as Crumbathyn, was created a royal burgh in the reign of King Alexander I of Scotland. Cromarty overlooks the entrance to the Cromarty Firth and was strategically important. A motte-and-bailey castle was built in the 12th–13th century. The castle was held by Sir William de Monte Alto during the Scottish wars of independence for both the English and the Scottish. Permission was given to Sir William Urquhart, the Sheriff of Cromarty, to crenellate the motte of Cromarty in 1470. Sir William's son Thomas built an L-plan tower house. The castle was demolished in 1772, and the stone and timbers used in the construction of Cromarty House.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 57.6778, -4.0263
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV11 8XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Invergordon — 8.9 km
- Official site
- www.cromartyartstrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28406705 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cromarty Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cromarty Castle - north elevation 1746.png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cromarty Castle?
- Cromarty Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV11 8XJ).
- What is Cromarty Castle?
- Cromarty Castle — castle, destroyed by 1772, in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Cromarty Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Invergordon, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV11 8XJ.
- Does Cromarty Castle charge admission?
- Cromarty Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cromarty Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV11 8XJ. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.