Castles · Scottish Highlands
Leslie Castle
In or near Insch.
Leslie Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Insch · 4.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Leslie Castle, the nearest railway station is Insch, located 4.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AB52 6NX. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Leslie 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: 57.3124°, -2.6663°.
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Heritage listing
Leslie Castle is a castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the historical seat of Clan Leslie, located just to the west of Auchleven, or about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Aberdeen.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Leslie Castle offers a unique experience of staying in a historic Scottish castle, hosted by the Baron of Leslie and family. Guests can enjoy guided tours of the castle, learn about its history and restoration, and explore Scottish culture and cuisine.
From the Wikipedia article
Leslie Castle is a castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the historical seat of Clan Leslie, located just to the west of Auchleven, or about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Aberdeen.
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Background
History
It was an L-plan castle and featured a unique staircase in the square tower which made use of lamps in a central column with openings into the stairwell itself for illumination. The lamps could be raised and lowered by a chain. It was built for William Forbes of Monymusk on the site of a former castle (probably a wooden motte and bailey) around 1661 as "the last fortified house in Scotland". There is an inscription on the wall dated 17 June 1661. Following the death of Forbes in 1670, it fell into the possession of Leiths of Leith Hall. By 1820, the last resident of the castle, Captain Stewart, had died and the castle itself had lost its roof and became a ruin.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3124, -2.6663
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB52 6NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Established
- 1661
- Nearest railway station
- Insch — 4.1 km
- Opening
- By prior arrangement; open for tours to the public.
- Official site
- www.leslie-castle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q6530697 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Leslie Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Leslie Castle, Geograph.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leslie Castle?
- Leslie Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB52 6NX).
- What is Leslie Castle?
- Leslie Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Leslie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB52 6NX.
- When was Leslie Castle built?
- Built or established in 1661.
- Who owns Leslie Castle?
- Leslie Castle is owned by | website =.
- Is Leslie Castle a listed building?
- Leslie Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Leslie Castle charge admission?
- Leslie Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Leslie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB52 6NX.