Castles · Scottish Highlands
Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire
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Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire 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
Ravenscraig Castle is a historic castle located in Aberdeenshire, in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its medieval architecture and strategic position overlooking the surrounding landscape. The castle's design reflects the defensive needs of its era.
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Background
History
The castle was the seat of the barony of Torthorston (now Torterston), held by the Cheyne family, and passed to the Keiths in the mid-14th century on the death of Sir Reginald Cheyne. It is in a strong defensive position on a rocky crag above the River Ugie, hence its name. A licence was granted to build a new castle in May 1491, It is recorded that King James VI of Scotland visited the Craig of Inverugie in 1589 to attend the wedding of Rebecca Keith and Sir James Gordon of Lesmoir. Most of the castle's decorative features and dressed stone have been robbed; however, the vaulted ground floor and principal apartments on the first are still visible. "A circular stair in the re-entrant angle…
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- Coordinates
- 57.5291, -1.8423
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB42 3BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Official site
- www.castle-finders.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire?
- Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB42 3BQ).
- What is Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire?
- Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire?
- Drivers can use postcode AB42 3BQ.
- Does Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire charge admission?
- Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB42 3BQ. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.