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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · Scottish Highlands

Kinnaird Castle, Brechin

In or near Stracathro.

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Kinnaird Castle, Brechin — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.

Kinnaird Castle, Brechin, castles in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Dun · 3.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Kinnaird Castle in Brechin, the nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, located 3.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DD9 6TZ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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About

Kinnaird Castle, Brechin is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Angus, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.7043°, -2.5992°.

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Heritage listing

Kinnaird Castle is a 15th-century castle near Brechin in Angus, Scotland. The castle has been home to the Carnegie family, the Earls of Southesk, for more than 600 years. It is a Category B listed building and the grounds are included in Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Kinnaird Castle is a 15th-century castle near Brechin in Angus, Scotland. The castle has been home to the Carnegie family, the Earls of Southesk, for more than 600 years. It is a Category B listed building and the grounds are included in Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.

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Coordinates
56.7043, -2.5992
District
Angus
Postcode
DD9 6TZ
Parliamentary constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Dun3.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kinnaird Castle, Brechin?
Kinnaird Castle, Brechin is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 6TZ).
What is Kinnaird Castle, Brechin?
Kinnaird Castle, Brechin — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Kinnaird Castle, Brechin?
The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD9 6TZ.
Is Kinnaird Castle, Brechin a listed building?
Kinnaird Castle, Brechin is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Does Kinnaird Castle, Brechin charge admission?
Kinnaird Castle, Brechin typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Kinnaird Castle, Brechin?
The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 6TZ.