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The Castles of Aberdeenshire - Scotland
Alphabetical List with Links
Aberdeenshire is famous for its Castle Trail.
The area includes many well-known castles such as
Balmoral, Craigievar, Crathes, Drum, Dunnottar and Fyvie.
Aberdeenshire Travel & Accommodation Information - click here
Neighbouring areas with castles include: Angus & Kincardine -
Moray & Banff -
Inverness-shire
Highland Journeys
Nicola Fraser is a professional Tour Guide with a 4x4 vehicle and offers private tours of Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside including day trips to visit castles and distilleries. 20 years experience.
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Aberdeen | 13 | -
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Abergairn | 17 | T
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Abergeldie | 16 | Tm
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Aboyne | 17 | m
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Arnage | 17 | Zm
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Asloun | 16 | Z
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Auchanachie | 16 | T
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Auchenhove | 16 | -
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Auchmedden | 16 | -
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Avochie | 16 | -
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Badenyon | 13 | -
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Balbithan House | 16 | L
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Balfluig | 16 | L
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Balmoral Castle | - | - |
Official site
Royal Deeside web site
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Balquhain | 15 | K
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Barra
near Oldmeldrum
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Beldorney | 16 | Zm
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Birse | 16 | T |
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Braemar | 17 | Lm |
Official site
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Brucklay | 17 | m
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Brux | - | T
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Cairnbulg | 14 | K
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Caskieben | 16 | Z
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Castle of Park | 16 | Z |
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Clackriach | - | -
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Cobairdy | 16 | -
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Colquhonny | 16 | L
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Conzie | 17 | -
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Corgarff | 16 | T | Historic Environment Scotland
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Corse | 16 | L
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Corsindae House | 16 | L
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Coull | 13 | O
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Craig | 16 | L
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Craigievar
(National Trust for Scotland) | 16 | L | My page |
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Craigston | 17 | T
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Crathes
(National Trust for Scotland) | | | My page
Gardens. Weddings. |
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Croft | 16 | -
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Culsalmond | 16 | -
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Cushnie | 17 | T
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Daugh | - | -
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Dee | 15 | -
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Delgatie | 15 | KK
| Delgatie Castle official web site: self catering accommodation, small weddings in the private chapel, Clan Hay Centre. Open to the public.
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Dorlaithers | - | -
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Drum
(National Trust for Scotland) | 14 | K | My page |
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Drumbreck | 16 | -
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Druminnor | 15 | KK
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Drumtochty Castle
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Available for weddings, private celebrations and corporate events. |
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Duff House | | |
Open to the public. Includes art gallery and library.
Available for weddings, corporate events and private entertaining.
Operated by Historic Environment Scotland, the National Galleries of Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council.
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Dundarg | 13 | -
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Dunnideer | 13 | T |
Photos by Phil Wright |
Dunnottar Castle
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Official web site
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Easter Clune | 16 | T
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Eden | 16 | Z
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Ellon | 16 | T
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Esslemont | 14 | L
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Link to photos by Phil Wright.
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Fedderate | 13 | L
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Fiddes | - | -
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Forbes
(5 miles from Alford in Aberdeenshire)
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Perfumery
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Foveran | - | -
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Fraser | 15 | Z |
National Trust of Scotland which owns the castle.
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Freefield | - | -
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Frendraught | 13 | -
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Fyvie (NTS) | 14 | L |
Owned by National Trust of Scotland
Self catering accommodation
Also see www.fyviecastle.com
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Gairnieston | - | -
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Gartly | 15 | K
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Gight | 16 | L
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Glenbuchat | 16 | Z | Photo by Jos van Geffen
Link to photos by Phil Wright
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Glenkindie | 16 | -
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Hallforest | 14 | K
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Harthill | 17 | Zm
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Hatton | 15 | - |
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House of Schivas | 16 | L
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Huntly | 15 | Z | My page |
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Idoch | 14 | -
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Inverallochy | 16 | T
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Invercauld Castle
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Official site - self catering accommodation
Located near Braemar & Balmoral.
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Inverey | 17 | T
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Inverugie | 16 | T
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Keith Inch | 16 | L
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Kennay House | 17 | T
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Kildrummy | 13 | O | My page
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Kincardine Castle
(near Aboyne) | | | Accommodation for groups - house parties, corporate functions, meetings & seminars, receptions, gourmet dinners and concerts. Fishing, game shooting & outdoor activities.
kincardinecastle.com
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Kindrochit | 14 | T
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King Edward | 13 | O
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Kinmuck | 14 | -
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Kinnaird's Head | 16 | Tm
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Kinnairdy | | |
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Knock | 16 | T
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Knockhall | 16 | L
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Leslie | 17 | L | Photo
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Lesmoir | 16 | -
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Lethenty | 17 | -
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Lickyhead | 17 | Lm
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Logie House | 17 | Tm
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Lonmay | 13 | -
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Lumphanan | 12 | O
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Lynturk | 16 | -
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Mar's | 15 | -
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Midmar | 16 | Z
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Migvie | 13 | O
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Monymusk | 16 | KK
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Mounie | 17 | T
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Nether Ardgrain | | |
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Newe | 17 | Z
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Old Slains | 14 | K
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Pitcapie | 16 | Zm
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Pitfichie
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Pitfodels | 15 | -
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Norwood Hall Hotel was built in 1887 on the site of the 15th century Pitfodels Castle.
3 miles outside Aberdeen.
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Pitsligo | 15 | C
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Pittodrie House | 16 | m
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Pittulie | 17 | T
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Ravenscraig | 15 | L
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Slains | 16 | KK |
Page by Undiscovered Scotland
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Terpersie | 16 | Z
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The Bass | - | O
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Tillycairn | 16 | L
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Tillyfour | 16 | L
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Tillyhilt | 16 | T
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Tolquhon | 15 | Z |
Historic Environment Scotland
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Towie | 17 | T
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Towie Barclay | 16 | T
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Record by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland
The National Trust for Scotland has a self catering cottage here
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Turriff | - | -
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Udny | 15 | KK
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Wardhouse | 13 | O
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Record by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.
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Waterton | 17 | T
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Westhall | 16 | Lm
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Classification of castles by code letter:
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T |
towers and tower houses
(mainly around 1540-1680)
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K |
simple keeps
(14th and early 15th century)
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KK |
developed keeps including chambers and courtyards
(from around 1400-1540)
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E-plan tower houses featuring more than one wing
(16th and 17th centuries)
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L-plan tower houses featuring a main block and one wing
(16th and 17th centuries)
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Z-plan tower houses featuring 2 corner towers situated obliquely opposite each other
(16th and 17th centuries)
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walled enclosures
(mainly 12th and 13th century)
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reasonably important castles built around a central courtyard
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18th century tower houses
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castles of unusual plan
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much modified or modernised castellated structures
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Accommodation to Rent
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HOLLYBUSH HOUSE
is halfway between Inverness (55 miles) and Aberdeen (60 miles).
Modern house equipped to a high standard. Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms.
Countryside location overlooking the River Spey near The Speyside Way.
Ideal for fishing, golf, walking, distilleries, castles, etc.
4 miles from Aberlour. Close to Ballindalloch Castle.
Elgin 19 miles. Aviemore 36 miles. Handy for winter skiing at Cairngorm or the Lecht.
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Travel & Tours
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The Internet Guide to Scotland
provides online info about Travel - Transport - Accommodation - Sightseeing.
Highland Journeys
Nicola Fraser is a professional Tour Guide and freelance Travel Consultant with a special interest in natural history and Highland culture.
With a 4x4 vehicle, she offers private tours of Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside including day trips to visit castles and distilleries. Available for private shore excursions from cruises docking at Aberdeen. Bespoke tours can be arranged. Travel planning services also available.
Celia Ffitch-Stewart
Fully insured driver-guide with Mercedes limousine for your tailor-made guided tour.
Half day, full day or extended tours. Themes to suit your interests can be arranged including The Castle Trail. Meet your clan chief, trace your roots, stay in a castle. Airport collection (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness). Services can include itinerary planning and accommodation reservations. Also available for weddings. Member of HOSTGA (Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association).
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