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Tor Castle

Alternative names for Tor Castle

Torcastle; Torchastle; Torr a' Chaisteil

Where is Tor Castle?

Tor Castle is in the parish of Kilmonivaig and the county of Inverness-shire.

Grid reference: NN 1325 7858

Lat / long: 56.86095900, -5.06488630

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OS Map for Tor Castle

Ben Nevis & Fort William (The Mamores & The Grey Corries, Kinlochleven & Spean Bridge)
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Loch Arkaig (Fort William, Corpach, Gairlochy, Achnacarry & Kingie)
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Directions to Tor Castle

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Weather at Tor Castle

3°C
max 3°C / min 3°C
6km/h NE
1020mb
90%
21%
06:16 18:06

Few clouds
Weather observed at Fort William at 01:54

References (books)

The Castles of Scotland
Martin Coventry
Prestongrange, 2015

References (websites)

Canmore

Castles near Tor Castle

Inverlochy Castle

3.4km away

Leanachan motte

8.6km away

Achnacarry

10.3km away

Keppoch Castle

13.9km away

Callart House (site of)

18.6km away

Cùil (site of)

20.1km away

Invergarry Castle

28.6km away

Castle Shuna

37.2km away

Castle Stalker

37.6km away
more castles....

Ancient sites near Tor Castle

Dun Deardail fort

8.5km away

Tigh na Cailleach sacred site

43.5km away

Tirefour Castle broch

44.3km away

Culcharron cairn

44.5km away

Eilean nam Faoileag crannog

44.7km away

Caisteal Cona Bhacain fort

50.7km away

Cona Bhacain standing stone

50.8km away

An Dun broch

51.8km away

Clach na h'Iobairte standing stone

52.1km away
more ancient sites....

Pictish stones near Tor Castle

Struan Class I symbol stone

68.6km away

Priest's Stone Class III cross-slab

80.2km away

Dunfallandy Stone Class II cross slab

83.9km away

Invereen Class I symbol stone

84.8km away

Logierait Class II cross-slab

87.2km away

Dunadd Class I rock carving

89.8km away

Dingwall Churchyard Class I symbol stone

90.5km away

Old Kilmadock 1 Class II symbol stone

94.8km away

Old Kilmadock 2 Class I symbol stone

94.8km away
more Pictish stones....

Pictish sites near Tor Castle

Torvean silver chain

83.3km away

Burghead fort

133.7km away

Norrie's Law hoard

144.9km away

Todholes (possible) silver chain

159.8km away

Borland silver chain

160.6km away

Gaulcross hoard

165.1km away

Whitecleugh silver chain

171.8km away

Haddington silver chain

171.9km away

Dunnicaer fort

174.8km away
more Pictish sites....

Accommodation near Tor Castle

Lochy Holiday Park
self-catering lodgesFort William
2.0km away
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barFort William
2.0km away
The Moorings Hotel
hotelBanavie
2.3km away
Chase The Wild Goose Hostel
hostelFort William
2.5km away
Mansefield Guest House
bed and breakfastFort William
3.5km away
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
hostelFort William
3.9km away
Smiddy Bunkhouse & Blacksmith's Backpackers Hostel
hostelFort William
4.0km away
Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club
hotelBanavie
4.1km away
Stob-Ban View
self-catering cottageAchintee
4.7km away
Nevis Bank Inn
hotel, restaurant, barFort William
4.8km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Tor Castle

Inverlochy Castle Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barFort William
2.0km away
Nevis Bank Inn
hotel, restaurant, barFort William
4.8km away
Premier Inn Fort William
hotel, restaurant, barFort William
5.1km away
Nevisport Fort William
caféFort William
5.4km away
Best Western Imperial Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barFort William
5.4km away
The Maryburgh Inn
pubFort William
5.5km away
Grog & Gruel
pubFort William
5.6km away
Best Western Glenspean Lodge Hotel & Restaurant
hotel, restaurant, barRoy Bridge
13.3km away
Macdonald Hotel & Cabins
hotel, pub, restaurant, campsiteKinlochleven
17.0km away
Tailrace Inn
hotel, pubKinlochleven
17.4km away
more food.... / more drink....

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Published on the 29th of February 2012 at 10:58 pm. Updated on the 1st of March 2012 at 6:58 am.

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