Castles · Scottish Highlands
Gartly Castle
Gartly Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gartly Castle is a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Gartly Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a notable example of 19th-century architecture in the region.
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Background
History
The Barclays were the owners of the site from the 12th to the 16th century. Before her defeat of the Gordons at the Battle of Corrichie in October 1562, Mary, Queen of Scots stayed here. The castle ruins were demolished in 1975,
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- Coordinates
- 57.3703, -2.7770
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 4QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Sources
- wikipedia: Gartly Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gartly Castle?
- Gartly Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 4QR).
- What is Gartly Castle?
- Gartly Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gartly Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode AB54 4QR.
- Does Gartly Castle charge admission?
- Gartly Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Gartly Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 4QR. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.