Castles · Scottish Highlands
Pitcaple Castle
In or near Daviot.
Pitcaple Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Alison Mack — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie · 6.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pitcaple Castle, the nearest railway station is Inverurie, which is 6.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AB51 5HL. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Pitcaple Castle is a castle located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 16/04/1971 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Chapel Of Garioch NGR NJ 72730 26084 Coordinates 372730, 826084 — Tower house late 15th century originally with open parapet, reconstructed as Z-plan house with round angle towers and S.E. angle turret early 17th century 4-storey with 5-storey towers entrance in S.W. stair tower, harled and crow-stepped. 2-storey S.W. addition with new entrance porch and turret in angle, William Burn for Hugh Lumsden 1830, angle turret raised and some original ground floor openings blocked (recently re-opened) same date. Further additions and service court, red granite Corinthian columns in hall at stair Duncan MacMillan 1870. — For original house only. The Burn and MacMillan interior work is of good quality but Burn's exterior has been spoiled by the original glazing on the south and west sides. The icehouse has collapsed. The Castle was originally built by the Leslies, granted the lands 1457. Queen Mary stayed here 1562; HQ of Marquis of Huntly 1639. Montrose and Charles II lodged here 1644; estate passed to Jane Lumsden (nee Leslie) 1757.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pitcaple Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical context within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3244, -2.4546
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 5HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 6.4 km
- Official site
- www.houseoflumsden.com
Sources
- osm: way/1243730502 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pitcaple Castle?
- Pitcaple Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 5HL).
- What is Pitcaple Castle?
- Pitcaple Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pitcaple Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 5HL.
- Is Pitcaple Castle a listed building?
- Pitcaple Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Pitcaple Castle charge admission?
- Pitcaple Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pitcaple Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 5HL.