Cowie Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Stonehaven, Scotland.
The remains of Cowie Castle stand on a coastal promontory north of Stonehaven, featuring sections of stone masonry along the North Sea.
Built during the medieval period, Cowie Castle functioned as a strategic fortification controlling coastal movements between Stonehaven and Aberdeen through the Causey Mounth route.
The castle site connects to a network of historic structures including the Chapel of St. Mary and St. Nathalan, representing medieval Scottish architectural heritage.
Visitors can access the castle ruins by following the coastal path from Stonehaven, with parking facilities available near the Cowie Bridge.
Archaeological excavations near Cowie Castle revealed Pneumodesmus newmani fossils, the earliest known air-breathing land organisms on Earth.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Fetteresso
GPS coordinates: 56.97530,-2.19300
Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:54
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