Darnaway Castle, Medieval castle in Moray, Scotland.
The castle features a symmetrical structure with battlements, turrets, and incorporates a large fourteenth-century hall block from earlier fortifications.
Sir Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray and Regent for David II, constructed the original castle, which later served as a residence for Mary Queen of Scots.
The medieval banqueting hall preserves one of only two surviving original hammerbeam roofs in Scotland, displaying advanced carpentry techniques from 1450.
Located 4 miles southwest of Forres, the privately owned castle remains closed to public visits, though exterior views are possible from surrounding paths.
The estate witnessed the planting of eight million pine trees between 1767 and 1781 under the direction of Francis Stuart, ninth Earl of Moray.
Location: Moray
Location: Dyke and Moy
GPS coordinates: 57.57610,-3.68100
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:12
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