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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · Scottish Highlands

Fairburn Tower

In or near Strathpeffer.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited4.9 · 9 Google reviews

Fairburn Tower in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Through the door of the crafter's studio - geograph.org.uk - 8097632

Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Muir of Ord · 6.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Fairburn Tower is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Official information

Fairburn Tower is a historic structure from the Scottish Renaissance, built around 1545 for Murdo Mackenzie. Located in the scenic Highland landscape near Inverness, it offers visitors a glimpse into Scotland's rich history and architecture amidst beautiful views.

From the Wikipedia article

Fairburn Tower is a recently restored Scottish castle near Inverness and Muir of Ord in the parish of Urray. The tower house on a hill above the River Orrin is believed to have been built in 1545 for Murdo Mackenzie.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
57.5354, -4.5582
District
Highland
Postcode
IV6 7UZ
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Phone
01628 825925
Nearest railway station
Muir of Ord6.2 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 in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Fairburn Tower?
The nearest railway station is Muir of Ord, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV6 7UZ.
Who owns Fairburn Tower?
Fairburn Tower is owned by Landmark Trust.
Does Fairburn Tower charge admission?
Fairburn Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Fairburn Tower?
The nearest railway station is Muir of Ord, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV6 7UZ.