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Castles in the Aviemore,
Cairngorms, Strathspey & Badenoch areas
The
Cairngorms don't actually have a great deal of castles so as not to
disappoint you we've included castles which are 'over the
mountains' in Grampian which really isn't so far. |
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Corgarff Castle
'A 16th-century tower house converted into
a barracks for Government troops in 1748. Its last military use was
to control the smuggling of illicit whisky between 1827 and 1831.
Still complete and with its 18th-century star-shaped fortification'
8miles
west of Strathdon on the A939. Access is
up a steep incline
Open:
Apr-Sept, daily 0930-1830,
Oct-Mar, Sat 0930-1630, Sun 1400-1630.
Tel: 01975 651460
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Craigievar Castle
Grampian's fairy-tale castle which
exemplifies the best of Scottish baronial architecture. Built by
William Forbes in 1626'.
A980 between Alford and Banchory
Open: 1April – 30 September Friday
– Tuesday 1200 – 1730
Tel:
013398 83635
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Crathes
Castle
King Robert the
Bruce granted the lands of Leys to the Burnett family in 1323.
By Banchory. NTS
Opening Times:
Castle & Visitor Centre:
1 Apr to 30 Sep, daily 10.00 - 5.30
1 Oct to 31 Oct, daily 10.00 - 4.30
Gardens & Grounds, all year, daily 9.00 - sunset
Castle Tel: 01330 844525 Fax: 01330
844797
Ranger service: 01330 844651
email:crathes@nts.org.uk
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Castle Fraser
This magnificent
Castle, one of the 'Castles of Mar' dates from 1575.
The most
elaborate Z-plan castle in Scotland, and one of the grandest Castles
of Mar.
Sauchen, Inverurie,
Open: 1 April - 30 June and 1 - 30
September Friday - Tuesday 1200 – 1730, 1 July – 31 August daily
1100 – 1730
Tel 01330 833463
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Castle Roy (Caistel Ruadh)
'Though
little written history exists for Castle Roy its massive curtain
wall was probably constructed in the early 13th century...'
Located on the B970 just north of Nethy
Bridge; interpretation panel. Parking
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Delgatie
Castle
The home of the
late Captain Hay of Delgatie - it has
painted ceilings dated 1592 and 1597.
Off A947 near Turriff
Open: 30 March - 25 October, daily
10.00 - 17.00
Tel: 01888 563479
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Duff House:
'Duff House (1735 -
1742), the magnificent Baroque mansion built by William Adam for
William Duff M.P., Lord Braco and later Earl of Fife, has undergone
complete refurbishment as a Country House Gallery.'
Off A97 near Banff
Open Apr-Oct daily 1100-1700,
Nov-Mar, Thur-Sun 1100-1600
Tel: 01261 818181
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Huntly
Castle
'Known also as Strathbogie Castle, stands
on the bank of the River Deveron.
The most striking features of this palace, former stronghold
of the Gordons, are the splendid heraldic doorway and carved
fireplaces.'
Near Huntly
Open: Apr-Sept, daily 0930-1830.
Oct-Mar, Mon-Wed 0930-1630, (closed Thursday pm and Friday), Sat
0930-1630, Sun 1400-1630.
Tel: 01466 793191
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Kildrummy Castle
These are the
ruins of a 13th century stone courtyard castle which was dismantled
after the first Jacobite rising in 1715.
Not far from Alford
Open: Apr-Sept, daily 0930-1830.
Last admission half and hour before closing
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Lochindorb Castle
The 13th century
island fortress-home of the "Celtic Attila", the Wolf of Badenoch.
'Built on an island by John 'the Black', head of the great
Norman Comyn family of Badenoch, in the late 13th century...was
knocked down at the command of James II...'
'On
the unclassified road joining the B9007 to the A939; the best
viewpoint is the lay-by located on the roadside north of Lochindorb
Lodge. Note: there is no access to the castle island'
and
more
history on Lochindorb
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