Castles · Central Scotland
Skipness Castle
In or near Skipness.
Skipness Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Skipness Castle is a castle located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Skipness Castle is a historic ruin featuring some of the oldest castle buildings in Scotland, dating back to the early 1200s. Visitors can explore the castle's architectural evolution and also visit a well-preserved chapel located by the shore nearby.
Place summary
Skipness Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Highlands. This medieval structure is notable for its well-preserved ruins, which provide insight into the region's architectural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7680, -5.3364
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA29 6XU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Opening
- Apr 01-Sep 30 09:30-17:30; Oct 01-Mar 31 off
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: way/243856789 (ODbL)
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Cruach na Caol-bheinn
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Skipness Parish Church, Claonaig
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skipness Castle?
- Skipness Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA29 6XU).
- What is Skipness Castle?
- Skipness Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skipness Castle?
- The nearest town is Skipness. Drivers can use postcode PA29 6XU.
- Is Skipness Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Skipness Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skipness Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA29 6XU. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.