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Photo of Duffus Castle, a ruined castle near Hopeman, Moray, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

© Colin Smith / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Duffus Castle

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Duffus Castle is one of eleven castles the Albion Guide maps in Moray. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. Nearby castles include Kinneddar, Bishop's Palace and Asliesk Castle. The nearest railway station is Elgin, 5.8 km to the south-east.

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More places to visit near Duffus Castle

Photo of Covesea Lighthouse, a lighthouse near Lossiemouth, Moray, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Covesea Lighthouse

Lighthouse near Lossiemouth

White-and-black 1846 Stevenson lighthouse above the skerries between Lossiemouth and Hopeman, open for visits.

4.3 km N

Photo of Hopeman Beach and Bathing Huts, a beach in Moray, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Hopeman Beach and Bathing Huts

Beach near Hopeman

Sheltered sandy beach lined with brightly painted wooden bathing huts, near the sandstone Clashach caves.

4.8 km NW

Photo of Elgin, a village in Moray, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Elgin

Village

Cathedral city and county town of Moray, laid out on a long medieval high street.

5.1 km SE · Moray

Photo of Johnstons of Elgin, a visitor attraction in Moray, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Johnstons of Elgin

Attraction near Elgin

Historic Elgin cashmere and tweed mill with weaving tours, mill shop and cafe by the Lossie.

5.5 km SE

Photo of Lossiemouth East Beach, a beach in Moray, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Lossiemouth East Beach

Beach near Lossiemouth

Long dune-backed sands reached by a footbridge across the Lossie, a favourite family beach.

6 km NE

Photo: Burghead Promontory and Well, a viewpoint in Moray, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Burghead Promontory and Well

Viewpoint near Burghead

Headland site of a great Pictish fort, with an early rock-cut well and sweeping Moray Firth views.

8.2 km W