Castles · Scottish Highlands
Findlater Castle
In or near Portsoy.
Findlater Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Alan O'Dowd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Findlater Castle is a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Findlater Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is noted for its dramatic coastal position and medieval architecture. The castle has a rich history, reflecting the region's turbulent past.
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Background
History
The first historical reference to the castle is from 1246. King Alexander III of Scotland repaired this castle in the 1260s in preparation for an invasion by King Haakon IV of Norway. The Norwegians took and held the castle for some time. The castle remains that are still there are from the 14th-century rebuilding, when the castle was redesigned based on the Roslyn Castle model. Walter Ogilvy obtained a licence to repair and rebuild the castle from James II of Scotland in February 1445. James V of Scotland visited Findlater in November 1535 after a pilgrimage to Tain. James Ogilvy, Laird of Findlater, was Master of Household to Mary of Guise and Mary, Queen of Scots. He lost his inheritance…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.6924, -2.7704
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB45 2UD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Official site
- www.findlatercastle.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Findlater Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Findlater Castle?
- Findlater Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB45 2UD).
- What is Findlater Castle?
- Findlater Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Findlater Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode AB45 2UD.
- Does Findlater Castle charge admission?
- Findlater Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Findlater Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB45 2UD. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.