Castles · Scottish Highlands
Moyness Castle
Moyness Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn · 7.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Moyness Castle is a scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM3548). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Moyness Castle is a secular castle designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance. The castle is recognized for its national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, highlighting its architectural and historical value.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moyness Castle is a scheduled monument located in the Scottish Highlands. This historic structure reflects the architectural heritage of the region. Its designation as a scheduled monument highlights its significance in Scotland's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5621, -3.7554
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV12 5LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn — 7.2 km
- Official site
- her.highland.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661888 (CC0)
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Earlsmill Bridge
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Auldearn War Memorial
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Auldearn Church
Historic churches · 3.6 km
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Boath House
Historic houses · 3.7 km
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📷 5Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Brightmony House
Brightmony House — house in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
enclosure 400m ENE of Meadowfield
enclosure 400m ENE of Meadowfield — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 2Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Kinsteary House
Kinsteary House — house in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Earlsmill Bridge
Earlsmill Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Auldearn War Memorial
Auldearn War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Moyness Castle
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Waverley Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Barrow Campsite
Barrow Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Seaview Caravan Park
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moyness Castle?
- Moyness Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV12 5LA).
- What is Moyness Castle?
- Moyness Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moyness Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV12 5LA.
- Is Moyness Castle a listed building?
- Moyness Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Moyness Castle charge admission?
- Moyness Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Moyness Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV12 5LA.