Castles · Scottish Highlands
Daviot Castle
Daviot Castle was an early 15th-century castle, about 6 miles (10 kilometres) southeast of Inverness, Highland, Scotland, and west of the River Nairn at Daviot. Also known as Strathnairn Castle, its r
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Daviot Castle was an early 15th-century castle, about 6 miles (10 kilometres) southeast of Inverness, Highland, Scotland, and west of the River Nairn at Daviot. Also known as Strathnairn Castle, its remains are designated as a scheduled monument.
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From the Wikipedia article
Daviot Castle was an early 15th-century castle, about 6 miles (10 kilometres) southeast of Inverness, Highland, Scotland, and west of the River Nairn at Daviot. Also known as Strathnairn Castle, its remains are designated as a scheduled monument.
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Background
History
A castle was built at Daviot by the Moravia family. A green-veined stone axe head was found on the property in 1856 and was exhibited by Archaeological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland in Edinburgh.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4389, -4.1187
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV2 5ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- wikipedia: Daviot Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Daviot Castle?
- Daviot Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV2 5ER).
- Does Daviot Castle charge admission?
- Daviot Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Daviot Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV2 5ER. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.