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Darnaway Castle

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Darnaway Castle — castle in Moray, Scotland, UK.

Darnaway Castle, castles in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Forres · 5.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Darnaway Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Moray, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5744°, -3.6831°.

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Heritage listing

Darnaway Castle, also known as Tarnaway Castle, is located in Darnaway Forest, 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Forres in Moray, Scotland. This was Comyn land, given to Thomas Randolph along with the Earldom of Moray by King Robert I. The castle has remained the seat of the Earls of Moray ever since. Rebuilt in 1810, it retains the old banqueting hall, capable of accommodating 1,000 people.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Darnaway Castle, also known as Tarnaway Castle, is located in Darnaway Forest, 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Forres in Moray, Scotland. This was Comyn land, given to Thomas Randolph along with the Earldom of Moray by King Robert I. The castle has remained the seat of the Earls of Moray ever since. Rebuilt in 1810, it retains the old banqueting hall, capable of accommodating 1,000 people.

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Coordinates
57.5744, -3.6831
District
Moray
Postcode
IV36 2SW
Parliamentary constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
Nearest railway station
Forres5.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Darnaway Castle?
Darnaway Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV36 2SW).
Is Darnaway Castle a listed building?
Darnaway Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
Does Darnaway Castle charge admission?
Darnaway Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Darnaway Castle?
The nearest railway station is Forres, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 2SW.