Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Keiss Castle
Keiss Castle — a archaeological site in scotland islands.
Peter Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Keiss Castle is a named archaeological site in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Keiss Castle is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features the remains of a 16th-century castle, showcasing the historical significance of the area. The site offers insights into Scotland's architectural heritage and the evolution of castle design during this era. Visitors can explore the ruins and appreciate the strategic location overlooking the coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5333, -3.1000
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- manual: geonames-2645881 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Keiss Castle?
- Keiss Castle is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4AT).
- What is Keiss Castle?
- Keiss Castle — a archaeological site in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Keiss Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 4AT.
- How do I get to Keiss Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4AT. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.