Abergairn Castle
Abergairn Castle is a ruined castle, dating from the 17th century, about one mile north of Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.[1] It is built on the top of an isolated kame,[2] at the north east of the entrance to Glen Gairn.[3]
History
The castle was the property of the Farquharsons.[1] It was built in 1614, possibly as a hunting lodge.[4]
Structure
Abergairn castle was a tower-house of which little other than the basement remains.[1] It was small, probably having three or four storeys with a garret.[4]
The main tower survives only to a maximum height of 4 feet; a round tower to the north west reaches to 10 feet.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Coventry Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1 899874 10 0 p48
- ^ "Abergairn Castle". The Antiquaries Journal. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
- ^ "Abergairn Castle". Gazzetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
- ^ a b c "Abergairn Castle". Canmore. Retrieved 2014-07-28.