Barnbougle Castle, Edinburgh

Name: Barnbougle Castle
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#154 among attractions in Edinburgh

Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles

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Barnbougle Castle is a much-altered tower house on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, between Cramond and Queensferry, and within the parish of Dalmeny. It lies within the Earl of Rosebery's estate, just north-west of Dalmeny House. Although its history goes back to the 13th century, the present castle is the result of rebuilding in 1881 by the 5th Earl of Rosebery, who served as Prime Minister from 1894 to 1895. ()

Alternative names: Built: XIII centuryCoordinates: 55°59'32"N, 3°20'4"W

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DalmenyEdinburgh United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Turnhouse Golf Club, Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge, Inchcolm Abbey.

2.8 miS
Golf, Outdoor activities
Turnhouse Golf Club, Edinburgh
71 min walk • Turnhouse Golf Club, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is a haven for golf enthusiasts. Celebrated for its rich history and meticulously maintained greens, this golf course is a proud testament to Scotland's storied golfing heritage.
2.2 miW
Iconic suspension bridge for traffic
Forth Bridge, Edinburgh
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2.7 miW
Landmark with sweeping, scenic views
Forth Road Bridge, Edinburgh
70 min walk • The Forth Road Bridge is a suspension bridge in east central Scotland. The bridge opened in 1964 and at the time was the longest suspension bridge in the world outside the United States.
2.9 miNE
Island-based medieval abbey complex
Inchcolm Abbey, South Queensferry
74 min walk • Inchcolm Abbey is a medieval abbey located on the island of Inchcolm in the Firth of Forth in Scotland. The Abbey, which is located at the centre of the island, was founded in the 12th century during the episcopate of Gregoir, Bishop of Dunkeld.
2.4 miNW
Aquarium with underwater tunnel and sharks
Deep Sea World, North Queensferry
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2.6 miSE
Picturesque castle with Edwardian decor
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
67 min walk • Lauriston Castle is a 16th-century tower house with 19th-century extensions overlooking the Firth of Forth, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It lies on Cramond Road South, between Cramond, Davidson's Mains, and Silverknowes. The substantial grounds, Lauriston Castle Gardens, operate as a local park.
2.5 miW
Monastery
Priory Church, Edinburgh
63 min walk • The Priory Church of St Mary of Mount Carmel, commonly called the Priory Church or St Mary's Episcopal Church, is a congregation of the Scottish Episcopal Church located in South Queensferry, near Edinburgh, Scotland.
1.7 miSE
Church
Cramond Kirk, Edinburgh
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~1530 ftS
History museum, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Dalmeny House, Edinburgh
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2.8 miSW
Archaeological site
Cat Stane, Edinburgh
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1.7 miSE
Museum, Memorial
Cramond Roman Fort, Edinburgh
43 min walk • Cramond Roman Fort is a Roman-Era archaeological site at Cramond, Edinburgh, Scotland. The settlement may be the "Rumabo" listed in the 7th-century Ravenna Cosmography.