Vineyards · North East England
Kaimknowe Fort
In or near Branxton.
Kaimknowe Fort — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Barbara Carr — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Etal · 2.4 km
About
Kaimknowe Fort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland central. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Northumberland
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kaimknowe Fort is a vineyard located in central Scotland. This site is known for its wine production, set against the backdrop of the region's agricultural landscape. Visitors can expect a variety of wines and the opportunity to explore the vineyard's operations. The setting provides a glimpse into the local viticulture practices and the potential of Scottish wine.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6399, -2.1588
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ford
- Postcode
- TD12 4SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Etal — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31111067 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kaimknowe Fort?
- Kaimknowe Fort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD12 4SG), in the parish of Ford.
- What is Kaimknowe Fort?
- Kaimknowe Fort — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Kaimknowe Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD12 4SG.
- Is Kaimknowe Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Kaimknowe Fort is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Kaimknowe Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD12 4SG.