Castles · Scottish Islands
Bu of Cairston Castle
Bu of Cairston Castle — a castle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
John Ireland — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bu of Cairston Castle is a castle located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Place summary
Bu of Cairston Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Islands. It is a notable example of medieval architecture, reflecting the region's historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9670, -3.2677
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9447543947 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bu of Cairston Castle?
- Bu of Cairston Castle is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JH).
- Does Bu of Cairston Castle charge admission?
- Bu of Cairston Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bu of Cairston Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.