Castles · Scottish Highlands
Cluny Crichton Castle
In or near Torphins.
Cluny Crichton Castle (also known as Clounie Crighton Castle) is a ruined 3-storey tower house on the southern slopes of the Hill of Fare in Aberdeenshire, 4 km (2.5 miles) north of Banchory and 6.5 k
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 5.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cluny Crichton Castle (also known as Clounie Crighton Castle) is a ruined 3-storey tower house on the southern slopes of the Hill of Fare in Aberdeenshire, 4 km (2.5 miles) north of Banchory and 6.5 km (4 miles) east of Torphins.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cluny Crichton Castle (also known as Clounie Crighton Castle) is a ruined 3-storey tower house on the southern slopes of the Hill of Fare in Aberdeenshire, 4 km (2.5 miles) north of Banchory and 6.5 km (4 miles) east of Torphins.
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Background
History
In 1572, Robert Crichton of Cluny married Agnes Mowbray (d. 1575), a daughter of the Laird of Barnbougle, her older sisters Barbara and Gilles Mowbray were servants of Mary, Queen of Scots in England. Crichton wrote to his kinsman James Menzies of Weem to send wild fowls and aquavitae (whisky) for the wedding at Barnbougle. He expected his new bride to look after his young daughters from a previous marriage, and was proud of his choice, "she has many good qualities in weaving, sewing and other handicrafts, wherein she may be helpful to your daughters and mine." She died two years later, after having a daughter Agnes Crichton. The granite castle was built in 1666 in a modified L-plan design.…
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- Coordinates
- 57.0880, -2.5190
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 4EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Established
- 1666
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 5 km
- Official site
- www.wikiwand.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Cluny Crichton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cluny Crichton Castle?
- Cluny Crichton Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 4EB).
- What is Cluny Crichton Castle?
- Cluny Crichton Castle (also known as Clounie Crighton Castle) is a ruined 3-storey tower house on the southern slopes of the Hill of Fare in Aberdeenshire, 4 km (2.5 miles) north of Banchory and 6.5 k
- How do I get to Cluny Crichton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 4EB.
- When was Cluny Crichton Castle built?
- Built or established in 1666.
- Does Cluny Crichton Castle charge admission?
- Cluny Crichton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cluny Crichton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 4EB.