Abergairn Castle, Cairngorms National Park

#105 among attractions in Cairngorms National Park

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Abergairn Castle is a ruined castle, dating from the 17th century, about one mile north of Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is built on the top of an isolated kame, at the north-east of the entrance to Glen Gairn. ()

Built: 1614 (410 years ago)Coordinates: 57°3'47"N, 3°3'37"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Burn O'Vat, Muir of Dinnet, Knock Castle, Abergeldie Castle.

4.4 miE
Natural attraction, Canyon
Burn O'Vat, Cairngorms National Park
112 min walk • Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Cairngorms National Park in Scotland lies a hidden geological marvel, the Burn O'Vat. This natural wonder, carved by ice and water over thousands of years, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the power of nature's...
4.9 miE
National park
Muir of Dinnet
127 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the Muir of Dinnet blends natural beauty with a rich tapestry of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Declared a National Nature Reserve in 1977, this area covers...
1.4 miS
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Knock Castle, Cairngorms National Park
37 min walk • Knock Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. It is typical of the traditional type of residence of a laird, a Scottish landed gentleman. Knock Castle is in Royal Deeside, about 1 mile west of the town of Ballater, and about 6 miles east of Balmoral.
4.6 miW
Forts and castles, Reportedly haunted
Abergeldie Castle, Cairngorms National Park
117 min walk • Abergeldie Castle is a four-floor tower house in Crathie and Braemar parish, SW Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It stands at an altitude of 840 feet, on the south bank of the River Dee, five miles west of Ballater, and about two miles east of the royal residence of Balmoral Castle.
4.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Morven, Cairngorms National Park
109 min walk • Morven is a Corbett in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is 871 m high. The poet, Lord Byron, who spent some of his childhood in the area, mentions the mountain in his poem, When I Roved a Young Highlander: When I rov'd a young Highlander o'er the dark heath, And climb'd thy steep...
5.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Davan, Cairngorms National Park
142 min walk • Loch Davan is a small, triangular, freshwater loch approximately 5 mi northeast of Ballater, Scotland and lying immediately north of Loch Kinord. It is approximately 0.75 mi in length and was formed from a glacial kettle hole. The loch sits within the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.
4.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Dinnet Oakwood, Cairngorms National Park
125 min walk • Dinnet Oakwood is a Designated Special Area of Conservation located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located approximately 9 miles from Aboyne and six miles from Ballater. The area is owned by Scottish Natural Heritage.
5.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Kinord, Cairngorms National Park
137 min walk • Loch Kinord is a small, freshwater loch at Muir of Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland just north of the River Dee and 5 mi east of Ballater. The loch is also known as Loch Ceander and Loch Cannor. It is approximately 1 mi in length and was formed from a glacial kettle hole.
5.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Linn of Muick, Ballater
132 min walk • Linn of Muick is a waterfall on the river Muick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
5.3 miE
Forts and castles
Kinord Castle, Cairngorms National Park
135 min walk • Kinord Castle, also known as Loch Kinord Castle, was a 14th-century castle on Castle Island in Loch Kinord to the south of Old Kinord, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
4.9 miE
Forts and castles
Dee Castle, Ballater
125 min walk • Dee Castle was a 15th-century castle, about 5 miles east of Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and south of the River Dee. It may be known alternatively as Kinacoul Castle.