Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness
In or near Westhill.
Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Raigmore Tower is located at postcode IV2 5JY in the Scottish Highlands. The nearest railway station is Inverness, which is 4.7 km away. Entry to the tower is free.
About
Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB8057). 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
Category B Date Added 05/10/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Inverness And Bona NGR NH 71393 44284 Coordinates 271393, 844284 — Early 19th century octagonal 2-storey Gothic gazebo/tower now surrounded by modern single storey wings forming dwelling house. Harled with contrasting painted detailing. Crenellated wallhead rising from corbel table; 3 1st floor pointed-headed windows in N and W facets with intersecting glazing in top lights of sash windows. Modern ground floor fenestration. — Tower site formerly in grounds of Raigmore house (now demolished). Commanding view over Inverness and neighbourhood. Modern dwelling house not included in listing.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Raigmore Tower is a memorial located on Culloden Road in Inverness, within the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4705, -4.1460
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV2 5JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17825374 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness?
- Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV2 5JY).
- What is Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness?
- Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV2 5JY.
- Is Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness a listed building?
- Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness free to visit?
- Yes, Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness is free to enter.
- How do I get to Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV2 5JY.