Castle of Badenyon (site of)


Parish: Glenbuchat

County: Aberdeenshire

Grid reference: NJ 3412 1898

Lat / long: 57.25622172, -3.092463083

Alternative names: Badenyon Castle, Glenbuchat Castle

The historic map is an Ordnance Survey map from 1919 to 1947, and is provided by the National Library of Scotland

The Castle of Badenyon is said to have been home to John O'Badenyon in the 13th century. It was mentioned in the Ordnance Survey Name Book of 1866, but only to say that no trace of it remained. However in 1898 apparently some pieces of sandstone from the castle were visible next to a cottage on the site.

By the 16th century the castle was the home of the Gordons of Glenbuchat until they moved to Glenbuchat Castle in 1590.

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created Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 1:57 pm, last updated Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 1:57 pm