Castles · Scottish Highlands
Huntly Castle
In or near Brideswell.
Huntly Castle — ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huntly · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Huntly Castle is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Huntly, approximately 1.2 km away. Entry to the castle is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is AB54 4SH.
About
Huntly Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Historic Environment Scotland. Managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Wikidata describes it as: "ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.4549°, -2.7812°.
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Heritage listing
Huntly Castle is a ruined castle north of Huntly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where the rivers Deveron and Bogie meet. It was the ancestral home of the chief of Clan Gordon, Earl of Huntly. There have been four castles built on the site that have been referred to as Huntly Castle, Strathbogie Castle or Peel of Strathbogie.
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From Historic Environment Scotland
Check out a brief history of Huntly Castle and highlights of a visit to the seat of one of medieval and Renaissance Scotland’s most powerful families. Contact us today for more information.
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From the Wikipedia article
Huntly Castle is a ruined castle north of Huntly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where the rivers Deveron and Bogie meet. It was the ancestral home of the chief of Clan Gordon, Earl of Huntly. There have been four castles built on the site that have been referred to as Huntly Castle, Strathbogie Castle or Peel of Strathbogie.
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Background
History
The castle was originally built by Duncan II, Earl of Fife, on the Strathbogie estate sometime around 1180 and 1190. The Earl Duncan's third son, David, inherited the Strathbogie estate and later, through marriage, became earls of Atholl around 1204. During the Strathbogie family's time at the estate, Robert the Bruce was a guest after falling ill at Inverurie. The family was loyal to him and when he got better, Robert the Bruce went on to win the battle of Bannockburn. However, around 1314, David of Strathbogie shifted his support to the English right before Robert the Bruce won the battle of Bannockburn. Robert the Bruce saw this as treachery and granted the castle and estate to Sir Adam…
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- Coordinates
- 57.4549, -2.7812
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 4SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Huntly — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q64597 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Huntly Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Huntly Castle, Aberdeenshire. The 16th century section.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Strathbogie Parish Church, Bogie Street, Huntly
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huntly Castle?
- Huntly Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 4SH).
- What is Huntly Castle?
- Huntly Castle — ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Huntly Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB54 4SH.
- Who runs Huntly Castle?
- Huntly Castle is operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- Is Huntly Castle a listed building?
- Huntly Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Huntly Castle charge admission?
- Huntly Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Huntly Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 4SH.