Castle Forbes, Medieval castle in Keig, Scotland
Castle Forbes stands on a 6000-acre estate in the Vale of Alford, with expansive views across the River Don and the hill of Bennachie.
The current Castle Forbes structure, built in 1815 by James Ochoncar, replaced earlier fortifications on lands granted to Sir Alexander Forbes in 1411.
The residence serves as the seat of the Forbes Clan Chief, Malcolm Forbes, who holds the title of Premier Lord of Scotland.
Visitors can reach Castle Forbes by taking the A944 road from Aberdeen toward Alford, then turning right onto the B992 at Whitehouse.
The estate includes a stone circle from 3000 BC, which now functions as a natural burial ground where only locally-sourced memorial stones are permitted.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Keig
GPS coordinates: 57.26179,-2.63060
Latest update: May 14, 2025 13:55
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