Invercauld Castle, Category A listed castle in Crathie and Braemar, Scotland
Invercauld Castle is a granite building near the River Dee featuring battlements, gables, and a prominent tower constructed with stones from the surrounding estate. The castle blends its medieval core with Victorian additions and offers views over the surrounding Highlands.
The castle evolved from a 16th-century tower house that the Farquharson family expanded over several decades. A major renovation in the mid-1800s gave it its current appearance in Scots Baronial style.
The castle served as the seat of Clan Farquharson and displays Victorian furnishings and paintings reflecting ties to Highland tradition. The rooms tell stories of the family who lived here and shaped the region.
The castle is located in the Scottish Highlands and is accessible via country roads, with seasonal opening for visitors. The best time to visit is during drier months, as the area receives regular rainfall and access roads can be challenging.
A vaulted basement from the original medieval construction remains visible inside, showing how the building was initially built. Ben-a-Bhuird mountain provides the castle with a dramatic natural setting that dominates the landscape view.
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