Castles · Scottish Highlands
Huntly
In or near Brideswell.
Huntly — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huntly · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Huntly 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
Huntly is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's rich heritage.
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Background
History
, formerly known as Huntly Town Hall]] Settlement around the confluence of the Bogie and Deveron rivers dates back to the Neolithic period. The settlement's remains and the remains of an Iron Age hillfort have been excavated on Battlehill on the outskirts of the town. During the first millennium CE the area was dominated by the Pictish culture. A very large Pictish settlement and vitrified hillfort was situated locally at Tap o' Noth in Strathbogie. The site was strategically important, allowing for control of the routes from Moray into Strathdon and Deeside. The first motte-and-bailey castle on this settlement was erected by Donnchadh II, Earl of Fife, the Gaelic speaking 2nd Mormaer of…
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- Coordinates
- 57.4460, -2.7880
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 8EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Huntly — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Huntly (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Parish Church, Church Street, Huntly
Historic churches · 0.2 km
James Robertson Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Duke of Richmond Statue
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Huntly Market Square, symbol stone and standing stone
Windmills · 0.2 km
Christ Episcopal Church, Provost Street, Huntly
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Strathbogie Parish Church, Bogie Street, Huntly
Historic churches · 0.3 km
St Margaret's Rc Church, Chapel Street, Huntly
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Huntly War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
War Memorial, Huntly
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Christie Park, Huntly
Stadiums · 0.5 km
Gordon Highlanders Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Huntly Castle Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Parish Church, Church Street, Huntly
Parish Church, Church Street, Huntly — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
James Robertson Memorial
James Robertson Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Duke of Richmond Statue
Duke of Richmond Statue — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · Scottish Highlands
Huntly Market Square, symbol stone and standing stone
Huntly Market Square, symbol stone and standing stone — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Christ Episcopal Church, Provost Street, Huntly
Christ Episcopal Church, Provost Street, Huntly — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Strathbogie Parish Church, Bogie Street, Huntly
Strathbogie Parish Church, Bogie Street, Huntly — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Huntly
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Huntly Castle Caravan Park
Huntly Castle Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Turriff Caravan Park
Turriff Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Haughton House Park Campsite
Haughton House Park Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Greencraig Pods, Caravan & Camping
Greencraig Pods, Caravan & Camping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Craigellachie Hotel
Craigellachie Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 3Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Aberlour Gardens Camping Park
Aberlour Gardens Camping Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Forbes Arms Hotel, Milltown of Rothiemay
Forbes Arms Hotel, Milltown of Rothiemay in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Seafield Arms Hotel, 84, 86 Mid Street, Keith
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huntly?
- Huntly is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 8EQ).
- What is Huntly?
- Huntly — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Huntly?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB54 8EQ.
- Does Huntly charge admission?
- Huntly typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Huntly?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 8EQ.