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Castles · Scottish Highlands

Kinnaird Castle, Brechin

In or near Stracathro.

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Kinnaird Castle, Brechin — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.

Kinnaird Castle, Brechin, castles in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Dun · 3.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Kinnaird Castle in Brechin, the nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, located 3.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DD9 6TZ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Kinnaird Castle, Brechin is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Angus, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.7043°, -2.5992°.

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Heritage listing

Kinnaird Castle is a 15th-century castle near Brechin in Angus, Scotland. The castle has been home to the Carnegie family, the Earls of Southesk, for more than 600 years. It is a Category B listed building and the grounds are included in Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Kinnaird Castle is a 15th-century castle near Brechin in Angus, Scotland. The castle has been home to the Carnegie family, the Earls of Southesk, for more than 600 years. It is a Category B listed building and the grounds are included in Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
56.7043, -2.5992
District
Angus
Postcode
DD9 6TZ
Parliamentary constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens
Phone
01674810240
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Dun3.4 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Kinnaird Castle, Brechin

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kinnaird Castle, Brechin?
Kinnaird Castle, Brechin is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 6TZ).
What is Kinnaird Castle, Brechin?
Kinnaird Castle, Brechin — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Kinnaird Castle, Brechin?
The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 3.4 km away. The nearest town is Stracathro. Drivers can use postcode DD9 6TZ.
Who owns Kinnaird Castle, Brechin?
Kinnaird Castle, Brechin is owned by | open_to_public =.
Is Kinnaird Castle, Brechin a listed building?
Kinnaird Castle, Brechin is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Does Kinnaird Castle, Brechin charge admission?
Kinnaird Castle, Brechin typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Kinnaird Castle, Brechin?
The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 6TZ.