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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands

Fairburn Tower

In or near Strathpeffer.

Fairburn Tower — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.

Track by Aultgowrie Lodge - geograph.org.uk - 7071672

Craig Wallace — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Muir of Ord · 5.6 km

About

Fairburn Tower is a named archaeological site in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Place summary

Fairburn Tower is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a historic structure that provides insight into the region's past. The site is of interest to those studying Scottish history and archaeology, showcasing the remnants of an earlier era. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which offers a scenic backdrop typical of the Highlands.

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Coordinates
57.5333, -4.5500
District
Highland
Postcode
IV6 7UZ
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Nearest railway station
Muir of Ord5.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fairburn Tower?
Fairburn Tower is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV6 7UZ).
What is Fairburn Tower?
Fairburn Tower — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Fairburn Tower?
The nearest railway station is Muir of Ord, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV6 7UZ.
How do I get to Fairburn Tower?
The nearest railway station is Muir of Ord, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV6 7UZ.