Abergeldie Castle, Tower house in Crathie and Braemar, Scotland
The rectangular stone structure stands on the south bank of River Dee, featuring a round tower at its southwestern corner and walls four feet thick.
The Gordon family has maintained ownership of Abergeldie Castle since 1482, with Sir Alexander Gordon of Midmar constructing the current building around 1550.
Prince Albert leased the estate in 1848, establishing a connection with the British Royal Family that continued through regular visits until 1970.
The castle sits at 840 feet elevation, positioned two miles east of Balmoral Castle and five miles west of the town of Ballater.
A late Bronze Age standing stone measuring 6.5 feet in height remains on the castle lawn, indicating centuries of human presence at this location.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Crathie and Braemar
GPS coordinates: 57.04330,-3.17647
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
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