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Last entry 4pm. For nearly 500 years, the bishops of Moray relaxed in this majestic building a short distance from their cathedral at Elgin. It even had its own bowling green. Today you can climb David's Tower, where bishops once entertained kings and queens. The views over Moray are well worth the ascent. Look out for the wildlife - barn owls nest here.
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Spynie Palace is hidden history between Elgin and Lossiemouth in Moray. It is well worth the effort to come and visit. It cost me PS7.50 for entrance. This Palace is ruinous so you need to watch your footing. There are a lot of steps to climb so it is not for everyone. Spynie was one home to the medieval Bishops of Moray. David's Tower is excellent and you can climb up to the top.
Friendly attendant and a great place for the kiddos to run around. There are a lot of stairs to climb to wear your kids out a bit :-) You park and walk a little to the palace. There is a bathroom at the ticket / office. Not many people attending this off the beaten path palace.
Very interesting historical site where you can explore and climb to the top. Very knowledgeable employees, very friendly, and not busy the day we visited.
Lovely ruins, well preserved, worth a visit! The boards were informative and there was only one staff member present but he was very friendly! Free parking and cheap entrance.
Highly recommend a visit to Spynie Palace! Great boards with the history of the building and friendly staff on site to tell you more details as well! Reasonably priced and good parking on site as well.
Fabulous place full of history, views are awe inspiring. Met the same guide we seen yesterday at Elgin Cathedral, lovely gentleman, very welcoming and very informative of the areas he works and keenly attuned to what others may like
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Children
Good for kids
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