Castles · Scottish Highlands
Loch an Eilein Castle
Loch an Eilein Castle — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aviemore · 4.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Loch an Eilein Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1490°, -3.8221°.
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Place summary
Loch an Eilein Castle is a scheduled monument located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PH22. The castle is situated on an island in Loch an Eilein and is notable for its historical significance and picturesque setting.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1490, -3.8221
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH22 1QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Aviemore — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661844 (CC0)
- commons: Loch an Eilein Castle 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch an Eilein Castle?
- Loch an Eilein Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH22 1QP).
- Is Loch an Eilein Castle a listed building?
- Loch an Eilein Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Loch an Eilein Castle charge admission?
- Loch an Eilein Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Loch an Eilein Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Aviemore, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH22 1QP.