Barra Castle, Aberdeen

Name: Barra Castle
Address: Aberdeen, United Kingdom

#101 among attractions in Aberdeen

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Barra Castle is an unusual L-plan tower house dating from the early 16th century, about two miles south of Oldmeldrum, above the Lochter Burn, in the parish of Bourtie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It occupies the site of the Battle of Inverurie, in which Robert Bruce defeated John Comyn, Earl of Buchan. ()

Coordinates: 57°11'31"N, 2°12'17"W

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Dyce - Bucksburn - Danestone (Dyce)Aberdeen United Kingdom

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Barra Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Aberdeen Sports Village, Stewart Park, Formartine and Buchan Way.

4.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Aberdeen
113 min walk • The Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC), located in the bustling city of Aberdeen, United Kingdom, is a premier venue for sports, concerts, exhibitions and conferences in Scotland. This multifaceted facility has been at the heart of Aberdeen's event scene...
4.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Aberdeen Sports Village, Aberdeen
116 min walk • Aberdeen Sports Village is a premier sport and exercise facility in the heart of Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Opened to the public in 2009, this state-of-the-art venue has rapidly become a hub for athletes, students, and fitness enthusiasts alike, offering an array of...
3.1 miSE
Park
Stewart Park, Aberdeen
80 min walk • Stewart Park, a serene oasis in the bustling city of Aberdeen, United Kingdom, offers residents and visitors alike a verdant escape from urban life. This tranquil park is a perfect place for leisurely strolls, family picnics, and outdoor sports, making it a cherished...
1.1 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Formartine and Buchan Way, Aberdeen
27 min walk • The Formartine and Buchan Way is a serene hiking trail nestled in the scenic landscape near Aberdeen, United Kingdom. This former railway line has been repurposed into a peaceful walking and cycling path that stretches for 53 miles, connecting the towns of Dyce...
2.6 miN
Stela
Dyce stones, Aberdeen
66 min walk • The Dyce stones are a collection of Pictish and Early Medieval sculptured stones that are housed in a shelter in the ruined St Fergus's Chapel, Dyce, Aberdeen, Scotland.
1.6 miNW
Memorial
Tyrebagger stone circle, Aberdeen
42 min walk • Tyrebagger stone circle is located at Dyce, near to Aberdeen in Scotland. It is a complete recumbent stone circle. It was used as a cattle pound in the past and now stands close to the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.
4 miSE
Park, Playground, Tennis court
Westburn Park, Aberdeen
103 min walk • Westburn Park is a public park located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is owned by Aberdeen City Council and is one of the largest parks in the city, with an area of 10 hectares. It does not have flowerbeds or gardens and is mainly grass with some trees.
3.4 miE
Bridge
Diamond Bridge, Aberdeen
87 min walk • The Diamond Bridge, known during planning and construction as the Third Don Crossing, is a bridge across the River Don in Aberdeen, Scotland, which opened in 2016.
3.6 miE
Park
Scotstown Moor, Aberdeen
91 min walk • Scotstown Moor is in the north of Aberdeen, Scotland. Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve is located four miles to the north of Aberdeen City Centre, near the residential areas of Dubford and Bridge of Don, at grid reference NJ 935116.
1.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brimmond Hill, Aberdeen
48 min walk • Brimmond Hill is a hill in Aberdeen, Scotland. The summit is the highest point within the Aberdeen City council area, at an elevation of 266 m. The hill itself is situated in the area between Kingswells, Westhill, Blackburn and Dyce.
1.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Kirkhill Forest, Aberdeen
36 min walk • Kirkhill Forest is a forest in Scotland, situated to the north-west of Aberdeen, on the north side of the A96 between the villages of Dyce and Blackburn.