Kindrochit Castle (Ruin)
Kindrochit Castle (Ruin)
Kindrochit Castle is a ruined 14th-century fortification located on the banks of the Clunie River in Braemar.
Kindrochit Castle
Braemar
The Doune of Invernochty
The Doune of Invernochty
The Doune of Invernochty is an earthwork castle dating from around 800AD. It is a moated motte and was a stronghold of the Mormaer of Mar and is sometimes described as the 'Citadel of Mar'.
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Ballater
In the centre of Royal Deeside, and at the heart of the SnowRoads, is Ballater. As the largest village on the eastern side of the Cairngorms National Park, this thriving community makes for an ideal place to stop over with a range of accommodation options.
Braemar and Crathie
Braemar and Crathie
The mountainous village of Braemar, part of Royal Deeside, is a great base for adventure or relaxation on the SnowRoads. There’s an abundance of well-signposted, low-level walking which makes it a wonderful place for ramblers, who can look out at the many hills which surround the village and enjoy some sustenance in the cafes and restaurants.
Drumin Castle
Only two walls remain of this former stronghold of Alexander Stewart, better known as the 'Wolf of Badenoch' (1342-1406). The ruins are situated in the garden of Drumin Farmhouse. Visitors are welocme to use the 500m circular walk and to explore... read more
Braemar Castle
17th Century Castle with an exciting story. Built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar as his Highland hunting lodge, burned in the first Jacobite uprising, home to the leader of the 1715 rebellion and garrison for government troops after the final defeat... read more
Balmoral Castle
In 2019 the grounds, gardens, exhibitions, gift shop and coffee shop will be open to the Public on a daily basis from Monday 1st April until Wednesday 31st July. Opening times are from 10.00a.m. until 5.00p.m. however please note that the last... read more
Corgarff Castle
An isolated tower house in the Cairgorms that was a residence of the high-status Forbes family. After Culloden in 1746, it was converted to become a Redcoat garrison fortress, largely to suppress Jacobite activity. What to see and do: Admire the... read more
Corgarff Castle
The reconstructed barrack rooms - recreating something of the atmosphere of barrack life here in 1750, when redcoats from Pulteney's 13th Foot were stationed here.
8 Miles W of Strathdon on A939
Corgarff
Strathdon
AB36 8YP
Knock Castle (Ruin)
Knock Castle (Ruin)
Knock Castle is a four-storey, 16th century ruined tower house located on Knock Hill to the West of Ballater.
Knock Castle
Ballater
AB35 5SQ
