Castles · Scottish Islands
Site of Halcro Castle (C13)
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Site of Halcro Castle (C13) — a castle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Site of Halcro Castle (C13) is a castle located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Site of Halcro Castle is located in the Scottish Islands. This castle dates back to the 13th century and represents the remnants of medieval fortifications in the region. Its historical significance is tied to the early development of castles in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7535, -2.9308
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9447386965 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Site of Halcro Castle (C13)?
- Site of Halcro Castle (C13) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RW).
- What is Site of Halcro Castle (C13)?
- Site of Halcro Castle (C13) — a castle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Site of Halcro Castle (C13)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RW.
- Does Site of Halcro Castle (C13) charge admission?
- Site of Halcro Castle (C13) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Site of Halcro Castle (C13)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.