Where is Coull Castle?

Coull Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB34 4TS).

How do I get to Coull Castle?

Drivers can use postcode AB34 4TS.

Is Coull Castle a listed building?

Coull Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.

Does Coull Castle charge admission?

Coull Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Coull Castle?

Drivers can navigate to postcode AB34 4TS. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.

Castles · Scottish Highlands

Coull Castle

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Coull Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

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Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Coull Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1228. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1085°, -2.8061°.

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Heritage listing

Coull Castle is a secular castle located in Aberdeenshire, dating back to its designation on 30 January 1950. It is recognized as a scheduled monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, highlighting its national importance.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Coull Castle was a 13th-century castle to the south of Coull, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Background

History

The castle occupies an important and commanding position along the northern approach to Aboyne. It was built by the Durwards in the 13th century and was the main stronghold of the barony of O’Neill. The last mention of the intact castle was in a charter dated 17 February 1554 from the Queen Regent, Mary I, which grants "the lands of Cowle with their castle and mill, in the sheriffdom of Aberdeen." The castle was ruined by the first half of the 17th century according to the collections of Sir James Balfour. The castle ruins were excavated by the landowner Dr Marshall Mackenzie after his purchase of the land in 1912 and the excavations were later continued by W. Douglas Simpson in 1922. The…

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Coordinates: 57.1085, -2.8061
District: Aberdeenshire
Postcode: AB34 4TS
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Established: 1228
Official site: thecastleguide.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q21997471 (CC0)
wikipedia: Coull Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Coull Castle - geograph.org.uk - 38186.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Coull Castle?: Coull Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB34 4TS).
What is Coull Castle?: Coull Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Coull Castle?: Drivers can use postcode AB34 4TS.
When was Coull Castle built?: Built or established in 1228.
Is Coull Castle a listed building?: Coull Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
Does Coull Castle charge admission?: Coull Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Coull Castle?: Drivers can navigate to postcode AB34 4TS. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.

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Background

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