Where is Motte of Tillydrone?

Motte of Tillydrone is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB24 2TN).

How do I get to Motte of Tillydrone?

The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB24 2TN.

How do I get to Motte of Tillydrone?

The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB24 2TN.

Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands

Motte of Tillydrone

In or near Potterton.

Motte of Tillydrone — archaeological in scotland highlands.

Roe Deer buck, Mote Hill, Seaton Park, Aberdeen - geograph.org.uk - 4411164 — Mike Pennington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen · 3.2 km

Motte of Tillydrone is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).

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Place summary

The Motte of Tillydrone is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a motte, which is a type of earthwork castle, characterised by its raised mound. This site provides insight into medieval fortifications and settlement patterns in the region. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the historical significance of this structure.

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Coordinates: 57.1706, -2.1064
District: Aberdeen City
Postcode: AB24 2TN
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen North
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen — 3.2 km

Sources

osm: w640046391 (ODbL)
wikidata: Q56662674 (CC0)

Other places nearby

Nearby

Tillydrone Road - geograph.org.uk - 6705486

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Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands

Motte of Tillydrone

Motte of Tillydrone — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Arboretum in Cruikshank Gardens - geograph.org.uk - 2855964

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Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands

Informal Picnic Area

Informal Picnic Area — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕↗ abdn.ac.uk

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Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands

Sir Robert Benholm Statue

Sir Robert Benholm Statue — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕↗ abdn.ac.uk

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Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Downies Cairn

Downies Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕↗ abdn.ac.uk

Tree of Life, Aberdeen Botanic Gardens - geograph.org.uk - 6705477

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Gardens · Scottish Highlands

Rock and Water Garden

Rock and Water Garden — a garden in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕👶↗ abdn.ac.uk

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Cathedrals · Scottish Highlands

St Machar's Cathedral

St Machar's Cathedral — church in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.

Free👶↗ stmachar.com

Where to eat & stay near Motte of Tillydrone

Places to stay

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Hostels · Scottish Highlands

WS david

WS david — a hostel in scotland highlands.

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Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Residence Inn

Residence Inn — a hotel in scotland highlands.

↗ marriott.co.uk

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Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Skene House Apartments Holburn

Skene House Apartments Holburn — a hotel in scotland highlands.

↗ skene-house.co.uk

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Hostels · Scottish Highlands

Aberdeen Youth Hostel

Aberdeen Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.

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Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Sure Hotel by Best Western Aberdeen

Sure Hotel by Best Western Aberdeen — a hotel in scotland highlands.

↗ summerhillhotelandsuites.com

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Hostels · Scottish Highlands

British Red Cross Hostel

British Red Cross Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.