Castle of Rattray, Medieval castle ruins in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
The Castle of Rattray stands on a large oval mound surrounded by a ditch, containing remains of stone buildings from the mid-14th century.
The Comyn family constructed the original castle in the 13th century before its destruction during the Bruce campaign of Buchan in 1308.
The castle site includes traces of medieval cultivation patterns and connects to an ancient parish church, revealing the social structure of medieval Scotland.
Access to the castle grounds requires permission from local farmers as the surrounding fields contain active livestock operations.
The castle moved from coastal defense to inland location when a 1720 storm filled the natural harbor with sand, pushing the shoreline one mile away.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Part of: The Nine Castles of Knuckle
GPS coordinates: 57.61011,-1.85438
Latest update: April 3, 2025 14:06
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