Castles · Scottish Highlands
Aboyne Castle
In or near Aboyne.
Aboyne Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Aboyne Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.0846°, -2.7831°.
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Heritage listing
Aboyne Castle is a 13th-century castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland 0.75 mi (1.21 km) north of the town of Aboyne (Grid Reference NO5299). The location of Aboyne Castle was selected for its strategic position near the River Dee and controlling the northern end of one of the Mounth crossings. Aboyne Castle was formerly derelict, but was restored by the present Marquess of Huntly in 1979.
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From the Wikipedia article
Aboyne Castle is a 13th-century castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland 0.75 mi (1.21 km) north of the town of Aboyne (Grid Reference NO5299). The location of Aboyne Castle was selected for its strategic position near the River Dee and controlling the northern end of one of the Mounth crossings. Aboyne Castle was formerly derelict, but was restored by the present Marquess of Huntly in 1979.
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Background
Architecture
The castle was constructed by the Bysets, lords of Strathdee and Aboyne, before 1233, as a motte and bailey. Edward I sent instructions for its fortification in 1307. In 1869, kitchen improvements were made using granite and stepped gables. The Mansion House was updated in the 1880s by Sir Cunliffe Brooks by adding baronial-style ornamentation. George Truefitt did some restoration work in the later part of the 19th century. The castle was remodelled in 1986 by Ian Begg. The structure is three storeys with a basement and attic. The east elevation is symmetrical, while the north (entrance), south, and west are asymmetrical. A heraldic panel is located between the second and third windows of…
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- Coordinates
- 57.0846, -2.7831
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB34 5JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Official site
- www.scotland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4668681 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aboyne Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aboyne Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aboyne Castle?
- Aboyne Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB34 5JP).
- What is Aboyne Castle?
- Aboyne Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Aboyne Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode AB34 5JP.
- Is Aboyne Castle a listed building?
- Aboyne Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Aboyne Castle charge admission?
- Aboyne Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Aboyne Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB34 5JP. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.