Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Fairburn Tower
In or near Strathpeffer.
Fairburn Tower — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.

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.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.5333, -4.5500
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV6 7UZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Muir of Ord — 5.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2649745 (CC BY 4.0)
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Fairburn Memorial Hall
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km

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Cùl Beag
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km

Cul Beag
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km

Redcastle
Villages · 2.1 km

Jamestown
Villages · 2.1 km

Fairburn Activity Centre
Hostels · 2.2 km
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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.