Castles · Scottish Highlands
Midmar Castle
In or near Torphins.
Midmar Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 9.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Midmar Castle, the nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, which is 9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AB51 7LX. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Midmar Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1372°, -2.4891°.
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Heritage listing
Midmar Castle is a 16th-century castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of Westhill and 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) west of Echt. The castle was built for George Gordon of Midmar and Abergeldie between 1565 and 1575, and was constructed by the stonemason and architect George Bell. The castle is protected as a category A listed building.
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From the Wikipedia article
Midmar Castle is a 16th-century castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of Westhill and 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) west of Echt. The castle was built for George Gordon of Midmar and Abergeldie between 1565 and 1575, and was constructed by the stonemason and architect George Bell. The castle is protected as a category A listed building.
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Background
History
The present structure was erected on the site of an earlier tower, destroyed by forces loyal to Mary, Queen of Scots, during her punitive expedition against the Earl of Huntly in 1562. This expedition culminated in the Battle of Corrichie at which George Gordon of Midmar fought. He was subsequently deprived of his lands, though they were restored in 1565, after which he employed George Bell to build a new castle. In 1594 the castle was attacked after the Battle of Glenlivet. The 16th- or 17th-century walled garden, with bee boles in the walls, is also a category A listed building, along with the 18th-century sundial.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1372, -2.4891
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 7LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 9 km
- Official site
- thecastleguide.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6842600 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Midmar Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Midmar Castle - geograph.org.uk - 97346.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Midmar Castle?
- Midmar Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 7LX).
- What is Midmar Castle?
- Midmar Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Midmar Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 7LX.
- Is Midmar Castle a listed building?
- Midmar Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Midmar Castle charge admission?
- Midmar Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Midmar Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 7LX. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.