Literary houses · Scottish Highlands
The Bass and Little Bass, motte-and-bailey castle
In or near Oldmeldrum.
The Bass and Little Bass, motte-and-bailey castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie · 1.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Bass and Little Bass, motte-and-bailey castle is a literary house museum located in scotland highlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
The Bass and Little Bass is a motte-and-bailey castle located in the Scottish Highlands. This historical site is notable for its medieval architecture and strategic positioning. The castle's remains reflect the feudal system that characterised Scotland during the Middle Ages. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which adds to the site's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2755, -2.3646
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 0LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q810456 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bass and Little Bass, motte-and-bailey castle?
- The Bass and Little Bass, motte-and-bailey castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 0LR).
- What is The Bass and Little Bass, motte-and-bailey castle?
- The Bass and Little Bass, motte-and-bailey castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to The Bass and Little Bass, motte-and-bailey castle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 0LR.
- How do I get to The Bass and Little Bass, motte-and-bailey castle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 0LR.