Castles · Scottish Highlands
Kinord Castle
In or near Tarland.
Kinord Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kinord Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.0841°, -2.9252°.
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Official information
Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve is a scenic area within the Cairngorms National Park, featuring a mix of wetlands, woods, and moors. Visitors can explore various trails, enjoy wildlife watching, and learn about the natural and cultural heritage at the visitor centre.
From the Wikipedia article
Kinord Castle, also known as Loch Kinord Castle, was a 14th-century castle on Castle Island in Loch Kinord to the south of Old Kinord, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
First mentioned in 1335, when supporters of David de Strathbogie sought refuge after the battle of Culblean. The castle is mentioned further in 1505 and was used by the Alexander Gordon, Earl of Huntly as a mansion in 1511. Restored and garrisoned in 1646, the castle was razed by an act of Parliament in 1648. Slight traces of the castle are visible above ground.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.0841, -2.9252
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB34 5ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Phone
- 01339 881667
- Official site
- www.nature.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q21997574 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kinord Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Celtic Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Loch Kinord
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.3 km
Prison Island, Crannog
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Meikle Kinord
Villages · 0.5 km
Loch Davan
Lakes · 0.5 km
Loch Kinord
Vineyards · 0.7 km
Muir of Dinnet Silver Jubilee Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Battle of Culblean Monument
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Ord Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Muir of Dinnet
Viewpoints · 1.2 km
The Vat
Caves · 1.5 km
Battle of Culblean
Forts · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kinord Castle?
- Kinord Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB34 5ND).
- What is Kinord Castle?
- Kinord Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kinord Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode AB34 5ND.
- Does Kinord Castle charge admission?
- Kinord Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kinord Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB34 5ND. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.