The oldest part of this Forbes stronghold is the square early 15th century tower. With its massively thick walls and small rooms the tower provided cramped accommodation.
William Forbes inherited the property in 1547 after his father was killed at the Battle of Pinkie (near Edinburgh). Many years later, between 1584 and 1589, William extended the castle to form a spacious mansion around an inner courtyard. The highly ornamented gatehouse, with its drum towers and coats of arms, is designed to impress. Inside the castle the hall, gallery, kitchen with its bread oven, brew-house and pit-prison can still be seen.
Shop, picnic area.
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April - September: daily, 9.30am - 6.30pm.
October - March: Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am - 4.30pm.
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Adult £2.50; Child £1.00; Concession £1.90.
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Ramp to shop. Full access to grounds. Staircase to first floor of castle. Toilets accessible for those with mobility difficulties.
Access Level 3: Access for visitors with mobility difficulties.
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| How to find us |
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15 miles north of Aberdeen on the A920
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Contact Information
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Tolquhon Castle (HS)
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Tarves
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Aberdeenshire
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AB4 0LP
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Tel: 01651 851268
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