Building record MAB34076 - ABERGAIRN CASTLE
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Summary
Remains of castle.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 851
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3586 9741 (22m by 22m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO39NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenmuick, Tullich and Glengairn |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Remains of castle. Its small size suggests that the castle was a hunting lodge of 3-4 storeys with a garret. Possibly dates from late 16th early 17th century. Only the foundations of the main building survive, circa 6.7 m sq, to a height of circa 1 m with a circular angle tower at northwest standing to a height of circa 2.50 m. This tower had been about 4.87 m in diameter, 1 m thick. The foundations of the barmekin wall adjoin the southwest angle of the castle. Remains of old workings lie to the west of the castle. The remains have been re-pointed and preserved as a memorial to A Keillar.
Period Notes
A deed dated 16 June 1614 states "the fortalice newly built and at present incompleted".
Author unknown, , SCOTTISH NOTES AND QUERIES, VOL II(1924) 120-1 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1839.
SIMPSON, WD, 1932, ANT J 12(1932) 163-6, 163-6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1661.
Nov 22 1999 , GR-99-CT274 - 279, GR-99-CT274 - 279 (Ground Photograph). SAB37199.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO39NE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 32446;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO39NE0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/32446 (trove.scot link)
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Record last edited
Aug 4 2025 2:05PM
