Castles · Scottish Highlands
Westhall Castle
In or near Insch.
Westhall Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Paxman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Insch · 4.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Westhall Castle is a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Westhall Castle is a historical castle located in the Scottish Highlands. Its architecture reflects the region's rich heritage, though specific details about its era and designation are not provided. The castle stands as a testament to the area's historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The estate was held by the Bishops of Aberdeen in the 13th century, and passed to the Gordons during the Reformation. The original L-plan tower was constructed in the 16th century, with a round tower added in the 17th century. and as a hotel which closed in the 1990s. A period of neglect followed, during which the house was sold several times and was placed on the Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland. In 2011, new owners took over the house, and its condition is described as "semi-derelict, but stabilised".
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.3292, -2.5440
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB52 6RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Insch — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Westhall Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westhall Castle?
- Westhall Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB52 6RW).
- What is Westhall Castle?
- Westhall Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westhall Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB52 6RW.
- Does Westhall Castle charge admission?
- Westhall Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Westhall Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB52 6RW.