Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Temple of Venus, Macduff
In or near Whitehills.
Temple of Venus, Macduff — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Temple of Venus, Macduff is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB37624). 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 23/05/1990 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Burgh Macduff NGR NJ 69764 63779 Coordinates 369764, 863779 — William Adam, 1737 and later. Belvedere in form of domed arcaded rotunda. Modern harl, ashlar margins and dressings. 6 round-headed keystoned arches rising from continuous plinth to form arcade; bandcourse at impost level; bandcourse and cornice at wallhead; domed harled rubble roof capped by renewed square facetted sandstone finial crowned by small ball finial. — Commanding position on Hill of Doune overlooking Banff and Banff House. Commenced 1737 but still incomplete in 1743. Restored 1985-6.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Temple of Venus is a memorial located in Macduff, in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6629, -2.5084
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB45 3JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- wikidata: Q17774694 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Temple of Venus, Macduff?
- Temple of Venus, Macduff is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB45 3JS).
- What is Temple of Venus, Macduff?
- Temple of Venus, Macduff — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Temple of Venus, Macduff?
- Drivers can use postcode AB45 3JS.
- Is Temple of Venus, Macduff a listed building?
- Temple of Venus, Macduff is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Temple of Venus, Macduff free to visit?
- Yes, Temple of Venus, Macduff is free to enter.
- How do I get to Temple of Venus, Macduff?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB45 3JS. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.