Castles · Scottish Highlands
Cobairdy Castle
Cobairdy Castle was a 16th-century tower house, about 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, west of Burn of Connairdy. It may have been built as early as 1500.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cobairdy Castle was a 16th-century tower house, about 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, west of Burn of Connairdy. It may have been built as early as 1500.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cobairdy Castle was a 16th-century tower house, about 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, west of Burn of Connairdy. It may have been built as early as 1500.
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Background
History
The property belonged to the Murrays; it was transferred to the Burnetts. It has been replaced by a 19th-century mansion of two storeys, Cobairdy House.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.4809, -2.7088
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 7YD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Sources
- wikipedia: Cobairdy Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cobairdy Castle?
- Cobairdy Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 7YD).
- Does Cobairdy Castle charge admission?
- Cobairdy Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cobairdy Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 7YD. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.