Abergairn Castle

Abergairn Castle is a ruined castle, dating from the 17th century, about one mile north of Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.[1] It is built on the top of an isolated kame,[2] at the north east of the entrance to Glen Gairn.[3]

History

The castle was the property of the Farquharsons.[1] It was built in 1614, possibly as a hunting lodge.[4]

Structure

Abergairn castle was a tower-house of which little other than the basement remains.[1] It was small, probably having three or four storeys with a garret.[4]

The main tower survives only to a maximum height of 4 feet; a round tower to the north west reaches to 10 feet.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Coventry Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1 899874 10 0 p48
  2. ↑ "Abergairn Castle". The Antiquaries Journal. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
  3. ↑ "Abergairn Castle". Gazzetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
  4. 1 2 3 "Abergairn Castle". Canmore. Retrieved 2014-07-28.

Coordinates: 57°03′47″N 3°03′37″W / 57.0631°N 3.0602°W / 57.0631; -3.0602

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