Follies · Scottish Highlands
Tulloch Castle, Caisteal Gorach
In or near Conon Bridge.
Tulloch Castle, Caisteal Gorach — Folly or eyecatcher.
Craig Wallace — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dingwall · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tulloch Castle, Caisteal Gorach is a folly in the Scottish Highlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dingwall, about 2.7 km away. Postcode area IV15.
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Place summary
Tulloch Castle, known as Caisteal Gorach, is a folly located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV15. This structure is noted for its distinctive architectural style, serving as a notable landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6165, -4.4382
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV15 9UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Dingwall — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: w446640774 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tulloch Castle, Caisteal Gorach?
- Tulloch Castle, Caisteal Gorach is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV15 9UF).
- What is Tulloch Castle, Caisteal Gorach?
- Tulloch Castle, Caisteal Gorach — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Tulloch Castle, Caisteal Gorach?
- The nearest railway station is Dingwall, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV15 9UF.
- Is Tulloch Castle, Caisteal Gorach free to visit?
- Yes, Tulloch Castle, Caisteal Gorach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tulloch Castle, Caisteal Gorach?
- The nearest railway station is Dingwall, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV15 9UF.