Castles · Scottish Highlands
Terpersie Castle
In or near Kennethmont.
Terpersie Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Paxman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Terpersie Castle 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
Terpersie Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is noted for its distinctive architecture, reflecting the era in which it was built. The castle's setting and structure offer insight into the region's historical significance.
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Background
History
The small Z-plan manor tower house was constructed in 1561 by the Gordon family. On 16 May 1645, a Sunday, Major Baillie on campaign against Montrose, burned the house down and plundered and destroyed the surrounding area before the arrival of Lord Balcarres. Charles Gordon of Terpersie was an officer in Gordon of Glenbuchat's Regiment. He was said to have been captured following the '45 Rising hiding in a recess in the upper part of the castle's roof. Gordon was executed at Carlisle on 15 November 1746 aged around 60 years. In 1665, it was restored after burning down. After 1885 it was abandoned, and stood in ruins during most of the 20th century. In the 1980s, the castle was restored as a…
Description
Terpersie is one of the earliest known Z-plan manor-houses, defined as a rectangular main block with towers at opposite corners. The main block of Terpersie measures around 8.5 by, with two round towers of 5.2 m in diameter.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.2702, -2.7524
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB33 8QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Sources
- wikipedia: Terpersie Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Terpersie Castle?
- Terpersie Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB33 8QR).
- What is Terpersie Castle?
- Terpersie Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Terpersie Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode AB33 8QR.
- Does Terpersie Castle charge admission?
- Terpersie Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Terpersie Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB33 8QR. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.