Castles · Scottish Highlands
Ethie Castle
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Ethie Castle — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath · 7.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ethie Castle, the nearest railway station is Arbroath, located 7.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DD11 5SP. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Ethie Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Angus, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.6124°, -2.5109°.
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Heritage listing
Ethie Castle is a 14th-century castle covering 15,091 square feet (1,402.0 m2). It is located approximately 3 miles north of the fishing town of Arbroath in Angus, Scotland.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Ethie Castle is a historic 14th-century castle located in Inverkeilor, Scotland, known for its rich history and connection to notable figures like Cardinal Beaton. Visitors can explore the castle's extensive grounds and enjoy various activities, including art retreats and outdoor pursuits.
From the Wikipedia article
Ethie Castle is a 14th-century castle covering 15,091 square feet (1,402.0 m2). It is located approximately 3 miles north of the fishing town of Arbroath in Angus, Scotland.
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Background
History
Ethie Castle dates to around 1300, when the monks at nearby Arbroath Abbey built a sandstone keep. The castle passed through the hands of the de Maxwell family and into the ownership of Scotland's last Cardinal, David Beaton who was murdered in St. Andrews in 1546. Sir Walter Scott was a close friend of William Carnegie, 8th Earl of Northesk and frequently stayed at Ethie Castle.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6124, -2.5109
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD11 5SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Phone
- +44 1241 830434
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath — 7.6 km
- Official site
- www.ethiecastle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q868429 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ethie Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ethie Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Villages · 2.4 km
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Marinas · 2.6 km
Auchmithie Beach
Beaches · 2.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ethie Castle?
- Ethie Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD11 5SP).
- What is Ethie Castle?
- Ethie Castle — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ethie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD11 5SP.
- Who owns Ethie Castle?
- Ethie Castle is owned by | landlord =.
- Is Ethie Castle a listed building?
- Ethie Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Ethie Castle charge admission?
- Ethie Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ethie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD11 5SP.