Allardice Castle, L-plan tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Description
Allardice Castle is a tower house with an L-shaped design in Aberdeenshire, built from thick stone walls with small windows for defense. The structure combines a main block with a projecting wing positioned near Bervie Water.
History
Built around 1600, the castle emerged during a time when Scottish nobles protected their lands with stone fortifications. It served as both a residence and defensive structure for a local noble family.
Culture
The castle shows how Scottish noble families built their homes with stone defenses in the 1600s. The L-shaped design balanced protection with living space for the residents.
Practical
The building stands near the coast and is part of a group of fortifications in the region northeast of Aberdeen. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and explore the grounds around the structure.
Did you know?
The Cowie family still lives in the castle and maintains its status as a listed building. This makes it one of the few inhabited medieval defensive structures in the area.
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