Castles · Scottish Highlands
Muchalls
In or near Newtonhill.
Muchalls is a small coastal ex-fishing village in Kincardineshire, Scotland, south of Newtonhill and north of Stonehaven. Muchalls is situated slightly north of a smaller hamlet known as the Bridge of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Portlethen · 4.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Muchalls Castle, the nearest railway station is Portlethen, located 4.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AB39 3XT. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Muchalls is a small coastal ex-fishing village in Kincardineshire, Scotland, south of Newtonhill and north of Stonehaven. Muchalls is situated slightly north of a smaller hamlet known as the Bridge of Muchalls. At the western edge of Muchalls is the historic Saint Ternan's Church. The rugged North Sea coastline near Muchalls features numerous cliffs, sea stacks and headlands, not infrequently in haar. The Grim Brigs headland is situated at Muchalls southern edge and Doonie Point headland is approximately 1.5 kilometres south.
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From the Wikipedia article
Muchalls is a small coastal ex-fishing village in Kincardineshire, Scotland, south of Newtonhill and north of Stonehaven. Muchalls is situated slightly north of a smaller hamlet known as the Bridge of Muchalls. At the western edge of Muchalls is the historic Saint Ternan's Church. The rugged North Sea coastline near Muchalls features numerous cliffs, sea stacks and headlands, not infrequently in haar. The Grim Brigs headland is situated at Muchalls southern edge and Doonie Point headland is approximately 1.5 kilometres south.
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Background
History
Muchalls is situated slightly to the east of the ancient Causey Mounth trackway, which was constructed on high ground to ensure passage along the only available medieval route from coastal points south from Stonehaven to Aberdeen. This ancient passage specifically connected the River Dee crossing (where the present Bridge of Dee is situated) via Gillybrands, Muchalls Castle and Stonehaven to the south. William Keith, 7th Earl Marischal and the Marquess of Montrose took that route when they led a Covenanter army of 9000 men in the battle of the Civil War in 1639. From Muchalls Castle to the sea is a secret cave, about one mile long, which smugglers once used. The cave is said to be haunted…
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- Coordinates
- 57.0210, -2.1610
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB39 3XT
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Portlethen — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Muchalls (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Muchalls?
- Muchalls is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB39 3XT).
- What is Muchalls?
- Muchalls is a small coastal ex-fishing village in Kincardineshire, Scotland, south of Newtonhill and north of Stonehaven. Muchalls is situated slightly north of a smaller hamlet known as the Bridge of
- How do I get to Muchalls?
- The nearest railway station is Portlethen, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB39 3XT.
- Does Muchalls charge admission?
- Muchalls typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Muchalls?
- The nearest railway station is Portlethen, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB39 3XT.