Aberdeen Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Aberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeen Castle was a fortification that stood on a hill now called Castlegate in central Aberdeen. Today residential buildings occupy this site, though information panels mark where the stronghold once rose.
King Edward I of England stayed at Aberdeen Castle in 1296 after defeating Scottish forces in battle. Scottish troops later captured the site in 1308, marking a turning point in the region's power.
The city motto 'Bon Accord' comes from the password Scottish forces used when they took the castle in 1308. This phrase remains deeply tied to Aberdeen's identity today.
The site is located in central Aberdeen along Castlegate and is easily reached on foot. Visitors can walk through the area and read the information panels placed there about the site's history.
During an attack by William Wallace's forces in 1297, English ships became stranded by low tide and could not come to help. This led to the defeat of the English garrison and showed how important tidal conditions were to defending the position.
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