Knock Castle, Cairngorms National Park

Name: Knock Castle
Address: Cairngorms National Park, United Kingdom

#16 among attractions in Cairngorms National Park

Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles

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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. It sits on a knoll in a field on the south side of Craig of the Knock, a low hill at the entrance to Glen Muick. The castle is a category B listed building, and is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. Knock Castle is the ancestral seat of Lady Krisztina de Varga of Knock. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°2'34"N, 3°4'9"W

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Cairngorms National Park United Kingdom

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

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

5.3 miNE
Natural attraction, Canyon
Burn O'Vat, Cairngorms National Park
135 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...
5.8 miNE
National park
Muir of Dinnet
149 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...
5.4 miW
Church
Crathie Kirk, Cairngorms National Park
137 min walk • Crathie Kirk is a small Church of Scotland parish church in the Scottish village of Crathie, best known for being the regular place of worship of the British royal family when they are in residence at the nearby Balmoral Castle.
4 miW
Forts and castles, Reportedly haunted
Abergeldie Castle, Cairngorms National Park
103 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.
6.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Keen, Cairngorms National Park
158 min walk • Mount Keen is a 939 m high mountain in Scotland and the most easterly Munro. It can be accessed from several directions, South from Glen Mark, North from Glen Tanar, and East to Braid Cairn. It is a moderate walk which is most popularly started by mountain bike, riding through the native Caledonian pine forest of Glen Tanar from Aboyne.
5.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Morven, Cairngorms National Park
146 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...
6.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Davan, Cairngorms National Park
167 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.
5.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Dinnet Oakwood, Cairngorms National Park
147 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.
6.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Kinord, Cairngorms National Park
157 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.
3.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Linn of Muick, Ballater
95 min walk • Linn of Muick is a waterfall on the river Muick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
6.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Kinord Castle, Cairngorms National Park
156 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.