Castles · Scottish Highlands
Moray
Also known as: Comhairle Mhoireibh, Moireibh
Moray — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Moray is a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Moray is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance within the region. The castle's architecture reflects the rich heritage of Scottish fortifications.
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Background
History
The name, first attested around 970 as ', and in Latinised form by 1124 as ', derives from the earlier Celtic forms *mori 'sea' and *treb 'settlement' (cf. Welsh môr-tref). During the Middle Ages, the Province of Moray was much larger than the modern council area, also covering much of what is now Highland. During this period Moray's status fluctuated; it was sometimes an independent kingdom, and at other times a vassal of Alba (early Scotland) to the south. In the early 12th century, Moray's last independent ruler, Óengus of Moray, was defeated by David I of Scotland, and the area was then absorbed into the Kingdom of Scotland. It was divided into the shires of Elginshire, Nairnshire and…
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- Coordinates
- 57.4167, -3.2500
Sources
- wikipedia: Moray (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moray?
- Moray is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- Who owns Moray?
- Moray is owned by Moray Council.
- Does Moray charge admission?
- Moray typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.