There has been a castle on the site since the 14 th century, but what you can see now is a mixture of a 17 th -century building and a restoration from the s. The castle was once the seat of the Leslie Clan. In the grounds surrounding the castle, there are rolling hills for walking, hiking, and fishing.
The castle is centred around a courtyard, and in one corner there is still a four-story tower. It was built at the end of the 16 th century by the 9 th Earl of Erroll.
The castle and its contents were sold in and the roof was removed, which goes some way to explaining how it looks now. The castle starred in season 1 of The Crown.
This fairytale castle lies in the Grampian countryside and was built by Sir William Forbes and his wife. The castle is said to be haunted by either a white or grey lady, who can allegedly be seen at midnight. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You can also see the map here. Table of Contents show. Balmoral Castle. Braemar Castle. Corgarff Castle.
Craigievar Castle. Crathes Castle. Delgatie Castle. Drum Castle. Dunnideer Castle. Dunnottar Castle. Findlater Castle. Castle Fraser. Fyvie Castle. Glenbuchat Castle. Huntly Castle.
Inverallochy Castle. Kildrummy Castle. Scotland has some incredible history, and the castles in Scotland are real-life relics telling a part of the story. Whether the castle was burnt down during a siege hundreds of years ago, it is only just standing with crumbling stone walls and tumbling turrets, or has been lovingly maintained and restored for all to enter, you can find every kind of Scottish castle in Aberdeenshire. Inverurie is just 30 minutes along the A96 from Aberdeen, the castles in this section are all within 30 minutes of Inverurie.
Historic Environment Scotland also say:. Among the lavish details are fine carvings of its chief builder Sir William Forbes and his wife. Castle Fraser is one of the most impressive Castles of Mar - Mar being an ancient province covering the area to the West of Aberdeen between the river Don and the River Dee. According to the National Trust for Scotland :. The castle opens to visitors and has a lot of interesting features, so is well worth a visit, especially on a family holiday.
Open to the public, partially ruined but still majestic in stature is Huntly Castle near Inverurie. Upon his recovery he went on to triumph at Bannockburn. There is plenty to do in this area of Scotland, with golf courses, adventure activities, with a good high street of shops, restaurants and pubs, it truly is a lovely town in Aberdeenshire. Crathes Castle in Banchory is a 16th century castle in Aberdeenshire.
The castle is open for visiting, run by the National Trust for Scotland. Building of the castle began during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots. The castle is a haven for wildlife, once being part of the Royal Forest of Drum , and contains notable paintings as well as Scottish renaissance painted ceilings in some rooms. Drum castle is an impressive and popular castle in Aberdeenshire that is open to the public, and according to Wikipedia:.
The castle near Banchory is one of the oldest tower houses in Scotland, has a garden containing historic roses, and is next to the Old Wood of Drum containing ancient oak trees according to the National Trust for Scotland. Stonehaven is less than 30 minutes drive South of Aberdeen. Whether or not you choose to wave fireballs above your head, if you want to visit a gorgeous harbour town with cliffs, beaches, famous for Dunnottar Castle in Banchory, this place is well worth a visit.
Photograph via: Wikimedia Commons, CC 2. Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven is an iconic ruined castle on the west coast of Scotland, built on a piece of rocky land that extends out into the sea.
The castle is open to the public, and is definitely worth a visit to anyone thinking of a holiday near Aberdeen. This magnificent building contains an evocative Great Hall, fine furniture and paintings. Enjoy the beautiful secluded walled garden, extensive woodland walks with fine views of the castle plus a children's adventure playground.
Visit the tearoom and enjoy homebaked cakes in the ambience of the 19th century castle kitchen, before browsing the shop. Stop 2 - Tolquhon Castle Tolquhon Castle at Tarves is one of the most picturesque of the castles in the Grampian countryside. Largely built in the late 16th century by the Forbes family, it houses the Tolquhon Tomb, one of the best examples of Scotland's so-called Jacobean 'Glorious Tombs'.
Don't forget to look for the secret compartment in the laird's quarters where he hid his valuables. Stop 3 - Haddo House Haddo House near Methlick is an elegant mansion house boasting sumptuous Victorian interiors beneath a crisp Georgian exterior. Noted for fine furniture and paintings, including artworks by Sir Thomas Lawrence and James Giles, the historic home designed by William Adam also has a terraced garden.
Explore the grounds and adjacent country park with its lakes, walks and monuments. On the third day of your tour you'll travel from Aberdeen to Fraserburgh , located on the glittering Moray Firth coastline. Stops include Fyvie Castle, where you can see a treasure trove of fascinating objects, Delgatie Castle, which boasts magnificent painted ceilings, and Kinnaird Head Castle, home to the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses.
Miles 45 Km 72 Stops 3 Transport Car. Fyvie Castle, Turriff. Fyvie is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial architecture. Begun as a simple castle in the 13th century, five powerful families each added significantly to it until it reached its present form. Inside, the magnificent sweeping staircase is the most dramatic feature while many treasures are on display including a superb collection of arms, armour and paintings. You can also stroll around the loch or visit the racquets court and bowling alley.
The castle dates from the 11th century and is steeped in Scottish history yet still has a surprising lived-in atmosphere. It has some of the finest painted ceilings in Scotland and also boasts an award-winning restaurant and coffee shop. On the fourth day of your trip you'll visit a gorgeous historic mansion, Duff House, before enjoying a circular tour around three splendid ruins, Huntly Castle, Spynie Palace and Balvenie Castle.
Miles 98 Km Stops 4 Transport Car. Huntly Castle, Huntly. Stop 2 - Huntly Castle Huntly Castle served as a baronial residence for the Gordons for five centuries and is remarkable for its impressive architectural features including fine heraldic sculpture and inscribed stone friezes. Stop 3 - Spynie Palace Spynie Palace, a few miles outside Elgin, was the residence of the bishops of Moray for years and its mighty tower house, David's Tower, was one of the largest in Scotland.
It also had a bowling green and reputedly, according to one account, a tennis court. The beautiful surroundings and wildlife make the palace a wonderful place to visit. The Stewarts changed the formidable medieval stronghold into a pleasing Renaissance residence. Day five features three very different castles.
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