Castles · Scottish Highlands
Kinnaird Head Castle
Kinnaird Head Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kinnaird Head Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Part of The Nine Castles of Knuckle. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.6982°, -2.0033°.
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Place summary
Kinnaird Head Castle is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB43. This historic castle is notable for its coastal position and its association with maritime history.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6982, -2.0033
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB43 9DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Official site
- lighthousemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6414022 (CC0)
- commons: Fraserburgh Lighthouse (Kinnaird Castle) and the Wine Tower.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kinnaird Head Castle?
- Kinnaird Head Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB43 9DU).
- Does Kinnaird Head Castle charge admission?
- Kinnaird Head Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kinnaird Head Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB43 9DU. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.