Drumin Castle, Medieval tower house near Glenlivet, Scotland
Drumin Castle is a tower house in Moray, Scotland, standing on a strategic ridge that overlooks where the Livet and Avon Rivers meet. The stone structure with its thick walls sits elevated in rolling countryside and remains visible from different vantage points.
King Robert II granted the lands in the early 1370s to his son Alexander Stewart, known as the Wolf of Badenoch, and the tower was built soon after. The Gordon family took control toward the end of the 1400s and held it for several generations.
The tower reflects defensive building methods typical of late medieval Scotland, with its narrow vertical design meant to withstand attacks. Walking around the structure today, you can still see how this practical design shaped its appearance.
You can reach the castle from a designated car park and follow a circular walking route that includes steps as you approach the site. Wearing sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing is wise, as the ground can be muddy or windy depending on the season.
Soldiers set the structure on fire in 1746 during the Jacobite rising, which may explain why it was later abandoned. Evidence of this burning is still visible today in blackened stones and the incomplete repairs made to the walls.
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