Fyvie Castle, Medieval castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Description
Fyvie Castle is a castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with granite towers and pointed turrets forming a strong quadrangular structure featuring five distinct towers. The different sections were built over several centuries, creating a complex layout of rooms, corridors, and chambers.
History
Construction began around 1300 and continued over many generations as the family expanded the fortress. It received important visitors including William the Lion and Robert the Bruce during Scotland's wars of independence.
Culture
The rooms inside hold one of Scotland's largest private collections of portraits by renowned artists, alongside furniture from different periods, tapestries, and traditional Scottish weapons. These objects show how Scottish nobility lived across generations.
Practical
The castle can be visited with guided tours from spring through autumn, and there is a tea room serving regional specialties. The National Trust for Scotland manages the site and provides information to help visitors navigate through the different areas.
Did you know?
The nearby Fyvie Loch is an important habitat for various bird species, including ospreys that fish in its waters during summer months. This loch offers visitors a chance to explore natural life outside the castle walls.
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