Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Petriny Motte
In or near Nethy Bridge.
Petriny Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Boat of Garten · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Petriny Motte is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Petriny Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork castle, characteristic of medieval fortifications in Scotland. The site offers insight into the region's historical landscape and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.2603, -3.7173
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH24 3BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Boat of Garten — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/13664587290 (ODbL)
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Boat of Garten Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 2.8 km
Fraoch Lodge
Hostels · 2.9 km
Creag an Fhithich
Mountains & hills · 3.1 km
Loch Garten
Lakes · 3.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Petriny Motte?
- Petriny Motte is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH24 3BY).
- What is Petriny Motte?
- Petriny Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Petriny Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Boat of Garten, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH24 3BY.
- Is Petriny Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Petriny Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Petriny Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Boat of Garten, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH24 3BY.