Windmills · Scottish Highlands
Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead
In or near Cruden Bay.
Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead — category B listed building-listed windmill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead is a category B listed building-listed windmill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16363). 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 16/04/1971 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Peterhead NGR NK 12356 44196 Coordinates 412356, 844196 — Probably 18th century circcular approx. 17' diameter at base, pinned coursed granite rubble, tapered. Putlog holes approx. 2/3 up. Gutted. — Had large maltings with kiln attached until c.1958, but this was evidently later as it does not appear to have been bonded in.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Peterhead Prison is known as Scotland’s toughest jail, designed to house the country's most challenging and long-term inmates. Visitors can explore the historic halls and cells of the prison, uncovering its rich history and the stories behind its infamous reputation.
Place summary
Windmill Tower at Glenugie Distillery is located in Peterhead, in the Scottish Highlands. This structure is a category B listed building, notable for its historical significance within the distillery context.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4878, -1.7956
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB42 0YX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Phone
- 01743 343100
- Opening
- Daily 10am–3pm
- Official site
- peterheadprisonmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17776988 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead?
- Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB42 0YX).
- What is Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead?
- Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead — category B listed building-listed windmill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead?
- Drivers can use postcode AB42 0YX.
- Is Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead a listed building?
- Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead free to visit?
- Yes, Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Windmill Tower, Glenugie Distillery, Peterhead?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB42 0YX. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.