Follies · Scottish Highlands
Shell House
Shell House — Folly or eyecatcher.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehaven · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shell House is a folly in the Scottish Highlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stonehaven, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area AB39.
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Place summary
Shell House is a folly located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB39. This unique structure is notable for its intricate shell decoration, showcasing the eccentric architectural style often associated with follies.
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- Coordinates
- 56.9555, -2.2215
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB39 3WL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehaven — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: n1335668113 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shell House?
- Shell House is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB39 3WL).
- Is Shell House free to visit?
- Yes, Shell House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shell House?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehaven, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB39 3WL.