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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · Scottish Highlands

Glenbuchat Castle

In or near Strathdon.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Glenbuchat Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Glenbuchat Castle, castles in Scottish Highlands

Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Glenbuchat Castle is a castle located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Glenbuchat Castle is a 19th-century castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its distinctive architecture and historical significance within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
57.2208, -2.9994
Postcode
AB36 8TN
Parliamentary constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

Sources

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Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glenbuchat Castle?
Glenbuchat Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB36 8TN).
What is Glenbuchat Castle?
Glenbuchat Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Glenbuchat Castle?
Drivers can use postcode AB36 8TN.
Is Glenbuchat Castle free to visit?
Yes, Glenbuchat Castle is free to enter.
How do I get to Glenbuchat Castle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode AB36 8TN. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.