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Cawdor
Castle
NH 847-499 Nairnshire Scotland
NH 847-499 Nairnshire Scotland
Cawdor
Castle is a late 14th century stone rectangular tower house, founded by the Thanes
of Calder. Encased by a deep ditch, the plain tower is of four storeys and a garret,
with the parapet and turrets added in 1454. Later additions of mainly three storey
ranges, built in the Scottish vernacular style, were added in the 16th and 17th
century. Visit pending. 2 miles west is Kilravock
Castle and 12 miles north-east is Brodie Castle.
Cawdor Castle is located in the village centre, off the B9090. 14 miles east of Inverness, on the A96.
The site is owned by Cawdor Castle Ltd and is open daily, May to October 14th 10:00-5:30pm.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events, go to its HomePage.
Click
here for castle pictures 
and a castle map
of the area 
and a castle map
of the area