Cruden Bay Places of Interest

Bram Stoker spent a lot of time vacationing in the area of Cruden Bay and the ruins of Slains Castle are reputed to have inspired the castle in "Dracula". This castle is located close to the... more

The Northern Lighthouse Board was created by Act of Parliament in 1786. Kinnaird Head was the very first lighthouse to be built by the NLB (Northern Lighthouse Board) in 1787 and the only lighthouse ... more

This turreted castle was built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar. It was burned by John Farquharson of Inveraray (the Black Colonel) in 1689 and was rebuilt by Government troops in 1745 following the crush ... more

This 11^th century tower house is now the home of Captain Hay who has spent the latter half of the last century restoring his home. The castle contains late 16^th century painted ... more

his turreted castle was built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar. It was burned by John Farquharson of Inveraray (the Black Colonel) in 1689 and was rebuilt by Government troops in 1745 following the crush o... more