The ancient burgh of Huntly is an attractive town set in reflective countryside, standing on an old established site of strategic importance, which guarded the routes North to Moray from Aberdeen and Strathdon. The pretty Huntly Castle was built over five centuries and sits in peaceful surroundings overlooking the River Deveron and became an important power base for the influential Gordon Clan. The Castle, initially known as Strathbogie Castle (the River Bogie runs nearby), has played host to many a famous person including Robert the Bruce, who rested from an illness here before moving out to defeat the Comyns at Barra Hill, and James IV who attended a wedding here.
In 1562 it became the headquarters for the Counter Reformation. The Gordon's 250 year rule came to an abrupt end after the Battle of Corrichie, brought about by the wish of the 3rd son of the 4th Earl to marry Mary, Queen of Scots. The Castle was pillaged and its treasures sent to St Machar's Cathedral in Aberdeen. The 12th century motte can still be easily made out. Huntly was essentially a Gordon creation but its origins are infinately earlier than the castle, with two standing stones as proof in the attractive Town Square. An architectural Town Trail is also available to those who are interested.
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