Auchindoun Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Moray, Scotland
The castle stands on a rocky outcrop 300 meters high along the River Fiddich, featuring an L-shaped tower and remnants of a defensive moat.
Built around 1470 by James Stewart, Lord of Mar, the castle changed ownership between several Scottish clans including the Ogilvys and Gordons through the centuries.
The destruction of the castle by Clan MacKintosh in 1592 became the subject of a traditional Scottish ballad documented in Child Ballad collection number 183.
The castle reopened to visitors in November 2007 following extensive restoration works, with access managed by Historic Scotland for public viewing.
The structure incorporates an ancient Iron Age earthwork created by the Picts, with cellars and dungeons carved directly into the underlying bedrock.
Location: Moray
Location: Mortlach
Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/auchindoun-castle
GPS coordinates: 57.42272,-3.08594
Latest update: May 20, 2025 21:37
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