Pittulie Castle

Pittulie Castle is a 16th-century fortified stone house near Rosehearty on Scotland's northeast coast. The rectangular structure features a four-story tower at its northwest corner, decorated with angled oriel windows on two sides.

Construction was commissioned in 1596 to commemorate the marriage of Alexander Fraser of Philorth and Margaret Abernethy. This union brought the Fraser family the inheritance of the Saltoun peerage.

The castle belongs to the Nine Castles of the Knuckle, a collection of fortified tower houses dotting a rocky headland in northeast Aberdeenshire. These structures define the character of this rugged coastal region.

You can view the ruins from the coast road without obstacles, though closer examination requires crossing farm fields while respecting growing crops. Plan to visit in dry conditions and wear sturdy footwear for field walking.

The original carved coats of arms that once hung above the tower door now adorn the exterior wall of the nearby Mains of Pitullie farmhouse. This relocation reveals how historical details from this area have been preserved and repurposed over time.

Location: Aberdeenshire

Part of: The Nine Castles of Knuckle

GPS coordinates: 57.69280,-2.09390

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20