Castles in Grampian Highlands, Scotland

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 castle was built in the 15^th century for the Forbes Family with the original tower being extended in the mid 16^th century with a large 'mansion' and courtyard. There are ma... 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

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

This 16^th century tower house's turbulent history started in 1571 when Edom o' Gordon burned the castle killing the occupying family of Alexander Forbes. Following the defeat of the Jacobi... more