Braemar Castle, Castle and museum in Braemar, Scotland.
The granite castle features a five-story L-shaped structure with a star-shaped curtain wall containing six angular salients and three-story angle turrets.
Built in 1628 by John Erskine as a hunting lodge, the castle later served as a garrison for government troops during the Jacobite rising of 1745.
The castle maintains strong connections to the Farquharson clan and holds exhibitions about Scottish Highland traditions, including the annual Braemar Gathering.
Following extensive renovations to enhance visitor facilities and restore historical features, the castle will reopen its doors to the public in April 2025.
The castle windows retain inscribed graffiti made by government troops during their garrison period, providing direct evidence of military occupation.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Crathie and Braemar
Inception: 1628
Address: Braemar AB35 5XR AB35 5XR AB35 5XR
Phone: +441339741219
Email: info@braemarcastle.co.uk
Website: http://braemarcastle.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 57.01475,-3.39148
Latest update: May 22, 2025 16:04
Aberdeen and its region feature a series of sites that testify to several centuries of Scottish history. The city contains religious buildings such as the 14th-century St. Machar Cathedral, cultural institutions like the neoclassical Music Hall from 1822, and the Maritime Museum, as well as green spaces including Duthie Park with its botanical greenhouses. The port, active since the 12th century, remains an important center for maritime industry. A 3.5-kilometer sandy beach borders the North Sea, while the Footdee district retains its 19th-century fishing houses.
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