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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · Scottish Highlands

Inverallochy and Cairnbulg

In or near St Combs.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Inverallochy and Cairnbulg — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Inverallochy Parish Kirk - geograph.org.uk - 8145128

Anne Burgess — 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

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.

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

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
Postcode
AB43 8TB
Parliamentary constituency
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East

Sources

Other places nearby

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Inverallochy Parish Kirk - geograph.org.uk - 8145128📷 3

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Inverallochy and Cairnbulg War Memorial

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Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

Parish Church, Inverallochy

Parish Church, Inverallochy — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

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Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Cairnbulg Coastguard Station Memorial

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Cairnbulg Harbour

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Where to eat & stay near Inverallochy and Cairnbulg

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

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Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

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Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

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East Balthangie Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

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Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Mains of Boddam Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

The Saltoun Inn

The Saltoun Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

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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).
What is Inverallochy and Cairnbulg?
Inverallochy and Cairnbulg — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Inverallochy and Cairnbulg?
Drivers can use 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.