Castles · Scottish Highlands
Inverallochy and Cairnbulg
Inverallochy and Cairnbulg — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Inverallochy and Cairnbulg 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
Inverallochy and Cairnbulg are two castles located in the Scottish Highlands. These historic structures offer insight into the region's architectural heritage and historical significance.
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Background
Description
Maggie's Hoosie, the former home of Maggie Duthie (1867–1950), Cairnbulg harbour, built in the 1920s as a single pier, was developed in the early 1980s using WW2 tank traps to create an enclosed harbour basin. Inverallochy School was established in 1841 as a 36 × building that seated 88 scholars. Increased attendance demanded further funding in 1866 to seat 130 scholars and 240 in 1872. It finally re-opened in 1965 after a substantial extension to include eight new classrooms, a general purpose room, a school meal scullery, an assembly hall–gymnasium and an art room. The eight old classrooms were turned into homecraft rooms with housewifery area, science rooms and library. The Gothic parish…
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- Coordinates
- 57.6750, -1.9330
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB43 8TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- wikipedia: Inverallochy and Cairnbulg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Inverallochy and Cairnbulg War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Inverallochy and Cairnbulg?
- Inverallochy and Cairnbulg is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB43 8TB).
- Does Inverallochy and Cairnbulg charge admission?
- Inverallochy and Cairnbulg typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Inverallochy and Cairnbulg?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB43 8TB. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.