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Craig Castle

Craig Castle, probably built in 1548, has been described as “one of the most magnificent castellated mansions in Scotland”. An east wing and gateway were added in 1767, a central wing around 1832, and a west wing in 1908.

It is one of four castles in the area thought to be the work of one master mason, the others being Delgatie Castle, Gight Castle and Towie Barclay Castle.

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Where is Craig Castle?

Craig Castle is in the parish of Auchindoir and Kearn and the county of Aberdeenshire.

Grid reference:NJ 4706 2482

Lat / long:57.31089707,-2.879908064

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OS Map for Craig Castle

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Correen Hills & Glenlivet (Bennachie, Ladder Hills, Insch & Rhynie)
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Weather at Craig Castle

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Castles near Craig Castle

Auchindoir motte

0.8km away

Castle of Lesmoir

3.2km away

Druminnor Castle

4.6km away

Druminnor motte (possible)

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Knockespock House

7.4km away

Tower Of Brux

8.1km away

Leith Hall

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Kildrummy Castle

8.6km away

Terpersie Castle

8.8km away
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Ancient sites near Craig Castle

Buchaam souterrain

13.9km away

Tomnaverie stone circle

21.4km away

Raich stone circle

24.8km away

East Aquhorthies stone circle

26.4km away

Loanhead of Daviot stone circle

27.9km away

Midmar Kirk stone circle stone circle

29.2km away

Sunhoney stone circle stone circle

31.0km away

Sheldon stone circle

35.1km away

Loch Of Leys crannog

35.6km away
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Pictish stones near Craig Castle

Rhynie 8 Class I symbol stone

2.9km away

Craw Stane Class I symbol stone

3.1km away

Rhynie Man Class I symbol stone

3.1km away

Rhynie 6 Class I symbol stone

3.3km away

Rhynie 5 Class I symbol stone

3.3km away

Mains of Rhynie Class I symbol stone

3.5km away

Rhynie 2 Class I symbol stone

3.5km away

Rhynie 3 Class I symbol stone

3.5km away

Clatt 2 Class I symbol stone

6.9km away
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Pictish sites near Craig Castle

Gaulcross hoard

39.6km away

Parkhill silver chain

44.4km away

Nigg silver chain

52.1km away

Dunnicaer fort

57.2km away

Burghead fort

57.2km away

Torvean silver chain

83.7km away

Norrie's Law hoard

117.5km away

Traprain Law silver chain

150.2km away

Haddington silver chain

151.2km away
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Accommodation near Craig Castle

Kildrummy Castle Hotel
hotelKildrummy
8.6km away
Miltown House B&B
bed and breakfastPyke
10.8km away
Aberdeen Arms
self-catering, bar, restaurantAboyne
20.5km away
Macdonald Pittodrie House
hotel, bar, restaurantInverurie
22.6km away
Glendavan House
bed and breakfastKinord
23.7km away
Mannoch Hill Cottage
bed and breakfastHuntly
25.5km away
Loch Kinord Hotel & Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges
hotel, restaurant, bar, self-cateringDinnet
26.1km away
Craighurst Guest House
bed and breakfastKeith
26.5km away
Craigellachie Hotel
hotelAberlour
27.2km away
Norlaggan
bed and breakfastAberlour
27.2km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Craig Castle

Dean's of Huntly
caféHuntly
15.7km away
Aberdeen Arms
self-catering, bar, restaurantAboyne
20.5km away
Macdonald Pittodrie House
hotel, bar, restaurantInverurie
22.6km away
Loch Kinord Hotel & Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges
hotel, restaurant, bar, self-cateringDinnet
26.1km away
Fiddichside Inn
barCraigellachie
26.9km away
Swallow Thainstone House Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barInverurie
30.6km away
The Deeside Inn
hotel, restaurant, barBallater
30.8km away
Meldrum Arms Hotel
hotel, restaurantOldmeldrum
33.8km away
Castle of Park
bed and breakfast, caféCornhill
34.4km away
Meldrum House Hotel
hotel, restaurant barOldmeldrum
34.4km away
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Published on the 14th of May 2010 at 1:57 pm. Updated on the 14th of May 2010 at 9:57 pm.

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