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Historic Attractions in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray

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Delgatie Castle Trust
Delgatie Castle Trust

Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 5TD

11th century castle with fine Painted ceilings dating 1592 and 1597. Unique baby’s four poster bed, displays of dolls...

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  • Fyvie Castle (NTS)
    Fyvie Castle (NTS)

    Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8JS

    Superb castle, dating from 13th century, with rich portrait collection, an equally fine collection of arms and armour, and...

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    Castle Fraser (NTS)
    Castle Fraser (NTS)

    Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 7LD

    One of the most spectacular of the Castles of Mar, this Fraser stronghold has a magnificent great hall, fine portraits and...

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  • Craigievar Castle (NTS)
    Craigievar Castle (NTS)

    Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8JF

    This fairytale-like castle is one of the most perfect tower houses of its period in Scotland.

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    Haddo House and Garden (NTS)
    Haddo House and Garden (NTS)

    Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ

    This elegant mansion, home of the earls and marquesses of Aberdeen, is noted for its fine furniture and paintings. It has...

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    Mar Lodge Estate (NTS)
    Mar Lodge Estate (NTS)

    Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YJ

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  • Leith Hall and Garden (NTS)
    Leith Hall and Garden (NTS)

    Kennethmont,, Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ

    This beautiful house was the home of the Leith family for almost 300 years. There is a superb garden and extensive grounds.

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    Braemar Castle
    Braemar Castle

    Braemar, Braemar, AB35 5XR

    17th century hunting lodge, Hanoverian
    garrison and home to Clan Farquharson,

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    Crathes Castle and Garden (NTS)
    Crathes Castle and Garden (NTS)

    Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QJ

    Picturesque 16th century castle with magnificent interiors and painted ceilings, family portraits and furniture....

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    Drum Castle and Garden (NTS)
    Drum Castle (NTS)

    by Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5EY

    One of Scotland's oldest houses, with a 13th century keep and Jacobean mansion. Superb furniture and paintings. Delightful...

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    Duffus Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Duffus Castle (HS)

    Elgin, Moray, IV30 5

    One of Scotland's oldest castles, built in the 12th - 13th centuries, it stands on top of a huge man-made mound of gravel,...

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  • Spynie Palace © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Spynie Palace (HS)

    Nr. Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 8XJ

    Residence of the bishops of Moray from the 14th century to 1686. Massive tower with spectacular rooftop views over Spynie...

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    Kinneff Old Kirk
    Kinneff Old Kirk

    Kinneff, Nr Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

    Kinneff Kirk, rebuilt in 1738, is famous for having been the hiding place of the 'Honours of Scotland'; the crown, sceptre...

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  • Elgin Cathedral © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Elgin Cathedral (HS)

    Elgin, Moray, IV30 1HU

    The superb remains of a majestic and beautiful 13th century cathedral, almost destroyed in 1390 by Alexander Stewart, the...

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    Tolquhon Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Tolquhon Castle (HS)

    Tarves, Aberdeenshire, AB4 0LP

    An early 15th century tower enlarged between 1584 and 1589 with a large mansion round a courtyard. Noted for its highly...

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    1 Delgatie Castle Trust Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 5TD
    2 Fyvie Castle (NTS) Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8JS 4 stars
    3 Castle Fraser (NTS) Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 7LD
    4 Craigievar Castle (NTS) Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8JF 3 stars
    5 Haddo House and Garden (NTS) Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ 4 stars
    6 Mar Lodge Estate (NTS) Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YJ
    7 Leith Hall and Garden (NTS) Kennethmont,, Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ 4 stars
    8 Braemar Castle Braemar, Braemar, AB35 5XR 3 stars
    9 Crathes Castle and Garden (NTS) Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QJ 4 stars
    10 Drum Castle (NTS) by Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5EY 4 stars
    11 Duffus Castle (HS) Elgin, Moray, IV30 5
    12 Spynie Palace (HS) Nr. Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 8XJ 4 stars
    13 Kinneff Old Kirk Kinneff, Nr Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
    14 Elgin Cathedral (HS) Elgin, Moray, IV30 1HU 4 stars
    15 Tolquhon Castle (HS) Tarves, Aberdeenshire, AB4 0LP 3 stars

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