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Rait Castle

Photo of Rait Castle, a ruined castle near Nairn, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Rait Castle

© valenta / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

© valenta / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Rait Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Rait Castle is a castle in Highland. It is one of 38 castles the Albion Guide maps in the county. The closest station is Nairn, 3.7 km to the north. The nearest other castle is Mains of Moyness, Moyness Castle, 5.8 km to the east.

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More places to visit near Rait Castle

Photo of Culbin Forest, a visitor attraction near Nairn, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Culbin Forest

Attraction near Nairn

Vast coastal pine forest on stabilised dunes east of Nairn, laced with trails and a viewpoint tower over the firth.

3.7 km N

Photo of Nairn Museum, a visitor attraction in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Nairn Museum

Attraction near Nairn

Local history museum in the centre of Nairn charting the town's fishing, farming and Highland past.

4.3 km N

Photo of Nairn Beach, a beach in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Nairn Beach

Beach near Nairn

Long sandy central beach and promenade at Nairn, looking across the Moray Firth to the Black Isle and hills beyond.

4.8 km N

Photo of Nairn East Beach and Harbour, a beach in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Nairn East Beach and Harbour

Beach near Nairn

Dune-backed beach beyond Nairn's Victorian harbour, a wide expanse of sand at the river mouth.

5.1 km N

Photo of Cawdor Castle Gardens, a garden in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Cawdor Castle Gardens

Garden near Cawdor

Fairytale turreted castle of Macbeth fame with three walled gardens and woodland nature trails.

5.3 km SW

Photo of Cawdor, a village in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Cawdor

Village

Trim estate village of the Cawdor lands between Nairn and Inverness, gathered around the castle, kirk and tavern.

6.1 km SW · Highland