Ballindalloch Castle, 16th century Scottish castle in Moray, Scotland
Ballindalloch Castle is a 16th-century fortress in Moray with a Z-shaped ground plan, round towers, and square battlements marking its outline. Decorative stone carvings frame the windows and give the structure its distinctive appearance.
The original tower was built in 1546 and has dominated the estate for centuries. Fire destroyed much of it in 1645, but the structure was rebuilt and has remained in family hands since.
Spanish paintings from the 17th century hang alongside Scottish furnishings that reflect how Highland nobility decorated their homes. These pieces show what mattered to wealthy Scottish families of that era and how they lived.
The castle opens to visitors from April through September, with access to formal gardens, woodland walks, and a cafe in the courtyard. Allow time to explore both the grounds and the surrounding parkland at a relaxed pace.
The estate is home to one of Scotland's oldest Aberdeen Angus cattle herds, which still graze in the pastures between the Rivers Spey and Avon. These animals have been part of the working landscape for generations and remain a living part of the estate today.
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