Castles · Scottish Highlands
Loch an Eilein Castle
Loch an Eilein Castle — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aviemore · 4.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Loch an Eilein Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1490°, -3.8221°.
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Heritage listing
Loch an Eilein Castle is a secular castle located in the Highland area, specifically within the parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus. It was added to the scheduled monument list on December 12, 1949, and is recognized for its national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Loch an Eilein Castle is a scheduled monument located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PH22. The castle is situated on an island in Loch an Eilein and is notable for its historical significance and picturesque setting.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1490, -3.8221
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH22 1QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Aviemore — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661844 (CC0)
- commons: Loch an Eilein Castle 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch an Eilein Castle?
- Loch an Eilein Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH22 1QP).
- What is Loch an Eilein Castle?
- Loch an Eilein Castle — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Loch an Eilein Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Aviemore, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH22 1QP.
- Is Loch an Eilein Castle a listed building?
- Loch an Eilein Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Loch an Eilein Castle charge admission?
- Loch an Eilein Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Loch an Eilein Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Aviemore, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH22 1QP.