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The Crown · Season 1

Slains Castle

Cruden Bay · United Kingdom  ·  Queen Mother's retreat exterior

The Crown filmed at Slains Castle, Cruden Bay. A cliff-top ruin above the North Sea stood in for a royal retreat, shot from outside only. On screen it's Castle Mey.

Where to go

57.3605, -1.91308

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Crown (2016)
Season
Season 1
On screen
Castle Mey
In real life
Slains Castle, Cruden Bay
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Crown film at Slains Castle?
At 57.3605, -1.91308 in Cruden Bay. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Slains Castle?
Access not confirmed.
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