Duntarvie Castle

#1530 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Duntarvie Castle is a ruined Scots Renaissance house in West Lothian, Scotland. It is located 1.5 kilometres north of Winchburgh and 9 kilometres east of Linlithgow, close to the M9 motorway. Constructed in the late 16th century, the building has been undergoing restoration since the 1990s. The house is protected as a category A listed building, and a scheduled monument. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°58'21"N, 3°27'32"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge, Blackness Castle, Deep Sea World.

3.3 miNE
Iconic suspension bridge for traffic
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Landmark with sweeping, scenic views
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Ship-shaped castle from the 1400s
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3.6 miNE
Aquarium with underwater tunnel and sharks
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2.7 miNE
Monastery
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Bridge
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Museum, Historical place, Forts and castles
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Forts and castles
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Historical place, Event space, Forts and castles
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Town, Harbor
Port Edgar
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