Castles · Scottish Highlands
Auchterhouse Castle
Auchterhouse Castle — mansion house used as a hotel in Angus, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Invergowrie · 7.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Auchterhouse Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "mansion house used as a hotel in Angus, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.5229°, -3.0888°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Auchterhouse Castle is a c. 13th-century castle located northwest of Dundee, Angus, Scotland. The original castle was enclosed with walls, towers, and contained a keep. The castle may have been in ownership of the Ramsay family, who were hereditary sheriffs of Angus. Sir William Wallace is alleged to have stayed at the castle, and one its towers was named in his honour. King Edward I of England spent the night of 20 July 1303 at the castle. The castle came into the possession of James Erskine, 7th Earl of Buchan, who may have built the 17th-century tower house.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5229, -3.0888
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD3 0QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Invergowrie — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q18159834 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Auchterhouse Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Old Manor House - geograph.org.uk - 131117.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchterhouse Castle?
- Auchterhouse Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD3 0QN).
- Does Auchterhouse Castle charge admission?
- Auchterhouse Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Auchterhouse Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Invergowrie, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD3 0QN.