Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig
In or near Insch.
Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Gilbert Scott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Insch · 8.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Old Church and Burial-Ground in Keig is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Insch, which is 8.7 km away. The postcode for the site is AB33 8DT, and entry is free.
About
Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9055). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 16/04/1971 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Keig NGR NJ 61887 18906 Coordinates 361887, 818906 — 17th century. Roofless rectangle rubble-built, straight skews with wide skewputs, no bellcote; unusual W. window narrower above transom; S. flank of 3 windows with doors between, centre window slightly higher; small square fontbowl. Monument to James 16th Lord Forbes on E. wall 18th century stones in churchyard.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Castle Forbes is a historic estate in Aberdeenshire, known as the seat of the Chief of the Forbes Clan. Visitors can explore the castle, which was built in 1815, and enjoy activities such as fishing on the river Don and visiting a natural burial ground featuring a stone circle from 3000BC.
Place summary
Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig, is located in the Scottish Highlands. This site is a category B listed building, notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The church and burial-ground reflect the area's cultural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.2592, -2.6334
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB33 8DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Phone
- 019755 62524
- Nearest railway station
- Insch — 8.7 km
- Official site
- www.castle-forbes.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17772275 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Bridge of Keig
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Castle Forbes
Castles · 0.3 km
The Old Mill of Keig, Keig
Watermills · 0.7 km
Keig
Villages · 0.8 km
Keig Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Keig War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Hill of Airlie
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Hill of Airlie
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Barmkyn of North Keig
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Old Keig stone circle remains
Stone circles · 2.3 km
Old Keig stone circle remains
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km
Corrie Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Keig
Bridge of Keig — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · Scottish Highlands
Castle Forbes
Castle Forbes — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Watermills · Scottish Highlands
The Old Mill of Keig, Keig
The Old Mill of Keig, Keig — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Keig Parish Church
Keig Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Keig War Memorial
Keig War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Haughton House Park Campsite
Haughton House Park Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Campfield Caravan Site
Campfield Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Tarland Camping and Caravanning Club
Tarland Camping and Caravanning Club — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Aboyne Loch Caravan Park
Aboyne Loch Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Huntly Castle Caravan Park
Huntly Castle Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Tor-na-Coille Hotel
Tor-na-Coille Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Airlie Parish Kirk
Airlie Parish Kirk — church in Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Arbuthnott, Bervie & Kinneff Parish Church
Arbuthnott, Bervie & Kinneff Parish Church — church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Arnisdale Free Church
Arnisdale Free Church — church in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Aultbea Free Church
Aultbea Free Church — church in Aultbea, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig?
- Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB33 8DT).
- What is Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig?
- Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB33 8DT.
- Is Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig a listed building?
- Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig free to visit?
- Yes, Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB33 8DT. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.