Cawdor Castle, Nairn

Name: Cawdor Castle
Address: Nairn, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1667 404401

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Cawdor Castle is a castle in the parish of Cawdor in Nairnshire, Scotland. It is built around a 15th-century tower house, with substantial additions in later centuries. Originally a property of the Calder family, it passed to the Campbells in the 16th century. It remains in Campbell ownership, and is now home to the Dowager Countess Cawdor, stepmother of Colin Campbell, 7th Earl Cawdor. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 213 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 57°31'27"N, 3°55'36"W

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Nairn United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Fort George, Clava Cairns, Rait Castle, Kilravock Castle.

6.7 miNW
Historical place, Forts and castles
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Well-preserved Bronze Age burial site
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3.3 miNE
Forts and castles
Rait Castle
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2.1 miW
Forts and castles
Kilravock Castle
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Bridge
Culloden Viaduct, Culloden
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Archaeological site
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Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Dalcross Castle
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Harbour Bridge, Nairn
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Distillery, Whiskey distillery
Royal Brackla distillery
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