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Monboddo Castle

The earliest parts of Monboddo House may date back to the 13th century, when the property was owned by the Barclay family, and there is a spiral staircase which seems to be 14th century in date.

The property was owned by the Strachan and Irvine families before passing to the Burnetts of Leys, who rebuilt the castle in 1635.

Further additions were made in 1867, but by the 1960s the property was derelict.

Later the 19th century additions were removed, and the castle restored to its 17th century state.

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Alternative names for Monboddo Castle

Monboddo House

Where is Monboddo Castle?

Monboddo Castle is in the parish of Fordoun and the county of Kincardineshire.

Grid reference:NO 74466 78243

Lat / long:56.89460631,-2.420269009

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OS Map for Monboddo Castle

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Stonehaven, Inverbervie & Laurencekirk (Howe of the Mearns)
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Weather at Monboddo Castle

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Ancient sites near Monboddo Castle

Purlieknowe cursus

11.0km away

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Inchbare South cursus

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Pictish stones near Monboddo Castle

Fordoun Stone Class II cross slab

1.9km away

St Ringan's Cairn Class II cross slab

9.1km away

Lang Stane Class I symbol stone

14.8km away

Dunnicaer 2 Class I symbol stone

15.1km away

Dunnicaer 3 Class I symbol stone

15.1km away

Dunnicaer 4 Class I symbol stone

15.1km away

Dunnicaer 5 Class I symbol stone

15.1km away

Dunnicaer 6 Class I symbol stone

15.1km away

Dunnicaer 1 Class I symbol stone

15.3km away
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Pictish sites near Monboddo Castle

Dunnicaer fort

15.1km away

Nigg silver chain

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Parkhill silver chain

39.6km away

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107.0km away

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111.2km away

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Accommodation near Monboddo Castle

Gardeners Cottage
self-catering cottageFettercairn
9.7km away
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self-catering cottageFettercairn
9.8km away
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self-catering cottageFettercairn
10.0km away
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self-catering cottageFettercairn
10.1km away
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hotelDunnottar
12.9km away
The Glenesk Hotel
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17.2km away
Banchory Lodge
hotelBanchory
17.7km away
Raemoir House Hotel
hotelBanchory
18.0km away
Best Western Burnett Arms Hotel
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18.2km away
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18.3km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Monboddo Castle

Best Western Burnett Arms Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barBanchory
18.2km away
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hotel, restaurantAberdeen
25.4km away
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27.0km away
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29.8km away
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29.8km away
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30.1km away
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31.2km away
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32.9km away
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Published on the 14th of May 2010 at 2:00 pm. Updated on the 12th of February 2013 at 5:15 pm.

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