Cawdor

Cawdor, also known as Calder, is a small village in the Scottish Highland region. It is located about six kilometers south-west of Nairn, and 18 km east-northeast of Inverness in the traditional county of Nairnshire.

Add to Cawdor Cawdor Castle, which is not only interesting from a historical aspect, but is also received by William Shakespeare in the history of literature is. The tragedy and the death of Duncan in Macbeth are located there.

1984, a Roman military camp was south-west of Cawdor discovered and exposed. Data from measurements by means of radiocarbon dating suggest that it dates from the time of Agricola. It is one of the northernmost Roman military camp discovered in Britain.

Near the town is the operating since 1812 Royal Brackla whiskey distillery, which now belongs to the Bacardi group of companies. In addition to Royal Lochnagar Distillery and the former Royal Glenury it is the only distillery, which may cause the additional name Royal.

Cawdor Castle

Cawdor gorge south of Cawdor