Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Torry Battery
In or near Potterton.
Torry Battery — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen · 2.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Torry Battery is a historic house 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
Torry Battery is a historic site located in the Scottish Highlands. It was constructed as a coastal defence during the 19th century and is notable for its strategic military significance. The site features earthworks and gun emplacements that reflect its historical role in protecting the area.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1416, -2.0592
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB11 5HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/1345701500 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torry Battery?
- Torry Battery is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB11 5HB).
- What is Torry Battery?
- Torry Battery — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Torry Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB11 5HB.
- How do I get to Torry Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB11 5HB.