Castles · Scottish Highlands
Fairburn Tower
In or near Strathpeffer.
Fairburn Tower in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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 Ord — 6.2 km
- Official site
- www.landmarktrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17569798 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fairburn Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Falls of Orrin
Waterfalls · 0.7 km

Orrin Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km

An Dun, Cornhill Wood
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Fairburn Activity Centre
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Fairburn Memorial Hall
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Cùl Beag
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Cul Beag
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km

Cùl Mòr
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km

Marybank
Other places · 2.0 km

Cul Mor
Mountains & hills · 2.0 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 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.