Castles · Scottish Highlands
Kinnaird Head Castle
In or near Sandhaven.
Kinnaird Head Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kinnaird Head Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Part of The Nine Castles of Knuckle. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.6982°, -2.0033°.
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Official information
Kinnaird Head Castle is home to the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, showcasing the history of lighthouses in Scotland. Visitors can explore the unique castle built around a lighthouse and learn about the lives of lighthouse keepers through guided tours.
Place summary
Kinnaird Head Castle is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB43. This historic castle is notable for its coastal position and its association with maritime history.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6982, -2.0033
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB43 9DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Phone
- 01346511022
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday 10am to 4pm
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q6414022 (CC0)
- commons: Fraserburgh Lighthouse (Kinnaird Castle) and the Wine Tower.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- fsq: 55e3a4bd498eb2e797b850e5 (Apache-2.0)
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Kinnaird Head lighthouses — two lighthouses at Kinnaird Head.
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Kinnaird Head Lighthouse
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kinnaird Head Castle?
- Kinnaird Head Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB43 9DU).
- What is Kinnaird Head Castle?
- Kinnaird Head Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kinnaird Head Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode AB43 9DU.
- Does Kinnaird Head Castle charge admission?
- Kinnaird Head Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kinnaird Head Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB43 9DU. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.