Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Palace of Spynie
In or near Lhanbryde.
Palace of Spynie — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin · 3.1 km
About
Palace of Spynie is a named archaeological site in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Palace of Spynie is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This historical site is the remnants of a former royal residence, notable for its connection to the Scottish monarchy. Visitors can explore the ruins, which provide insight into Scotland's medieval architecture and history. The site is set in a rural area, offering a tranquil environment for those interested in Scotland's past.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6667, -3.2833
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV30 5PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin — 3.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640672 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Loch Spynie
Lakes · 0.0 km
Spynie Cathedral
Cathedrals · 0.9 km
Spynie Church Ruins
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Holy Trinity Church and Burial Ground, Spynie
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Spynie Palace
Castles · 1.2 km
Johnston's of Elgin Cashmere Mill
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Landshut Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Brewery Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Calcots Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Pinz Bowling
Bowling alleys · 2.2 km
Bible
Public art & sculpture · 2.2 km
Pictish Symbol Stone
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Palace of Spynie?
- Palace of Spynie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV30 5PG).
- What is Palace of Spynie?
- Palace of Spynie — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Palace of Spynie?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV30 5PG.
- How do I get to Palace of Spynie?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV30 5PG.