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Opening times and prices

Ardclach Bell Tower is free to visit and is open year-round.

Accessibility

There are a number of external steps to be climbed when accessing the site and the ground is uneven. Strong footwear is recommended.

Aerial view looking over Ardclach Bell Tower in snowy surroundings

How to get here

9 miles south of Nairn. Signposted off the A939 to Grantown-on-Spey.

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Address

Ardclach
near Nairn

National Grid reference:

NH 953 453

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