Abertarff House, Inverness
Abertarff House is the oldest house in Inverness. It is a 2 1/2 story town house that was built in 1593. It is not known who originally owned the large home. What is known is that Clan Fraser purchased the home in 1793. Alexander Fraser was the first Fraser to live in the Abertarff House and many more would follow.
The home was purchased by the Commercial Bank of Scotland in the 1800s to be used as housing. Once it fell into disrepair, the bank gifted the property to the National Trust for Scotland. Abertarff House was restored to its current condition in 1966.
Open hours may vary. Interior tours are offered on some weekends. Friday hours are 1 PM to 7 PM. Saturday hours are 11 AM to 7 PM and Sunday hours are 11 AM to 6 PM. Those who cannot take a tour inside the house should still plan to stop by to see the beautiful, unique and historic architecture of the building.
The home was purchased by the Commercial Bank of Scotland in the 1800s to be used as housing. Once it fell into disrepair, the bank gifted the property to the National Trust for Scotland. Abertarff House was restored to its current condition in 1966.
Open hours may vary. Interior tours are offered on some weekends. Friday hours are 1 PM to 7 PM. Saturday hours are 11 AM to 7 PM and Sunday hours are 11 AM to 6 PM. Those who cannot take a tour inside the house should still plan to stop by to see the beautiful, unique and historic architecture of the building.
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Sight Name: Abertarff House
Sight Location: Inverness, Scotland (See walking tours in Inverness)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Inverness, Scotland (See walking tours in Inverness)
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