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Drum Castle

Parts of Drum Castle date back to the 13th century, although additions in the 17th and 19th centuries have changed its appearance somewhat.

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Where is Drum Castle?

Drum Castle is in the parish of Drumoak and the county of Aberdeenshire.

Grid reference: NJ 7962 0049

Lat / long: 57.09431239, -2.336699806

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Weather at Drum Castle

10°C
max 10°C / min 8°C
13km/h W
1023mb
81%
0%
05:40 18:28

Clear sky
Weather observed at Maryculter at 20:41

References (websites)

Listed Building record
Canmore
National Trust for Scotland
Wikipedia

Castles near Drum Castle

Durris House

3.6km away

Durris Castle

4.0km away

Maryculter House

4.7km away

Tillyorn motte (possible)

4.7km away

Culter House

4.9km away

Camp Hill (site of)

5.8km away

Kingcausie

6.6km away

Kilduthie (site of)

6.7km away

Crathes Castle

7.2km away
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Ancient sites near Drum Castle

Loch Of Leys crannog

9.6km away

Sunhoney stone circle stone circle

9.7km away

Midmar Kirk stone circle stone circle

11.5km away

Fetteresso cursus

15.5km away

Mill Of Fintray cursus

16.4km away

East Aquhorthies stone circle

21.4km away

Purlieknowe cursus

23.1km away

Sheldon stone circle

24.6km away

Loanhead of Daviot stone circle

28.8km away
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Pictish stones near Drum Castle

Park House Class I symbol stone

3.2km away

Lang Stane Class I symbol stone

10.0km away

Nether Corskie Class I symbol stone

10.4km away

Kinellar Class I symbol stone

14.2km away

Cothill Class I symbol stone

15.8km away

Kintore 4 Class I symbol stone

15.8km away

Kintore 1 Class I symbol stone

15.8km away

Kintore 2 Class I symbol stone

15.9km away

Kintore 3 Class I symbol stone

15.9km away
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Pictish sites near Drum Castle

Nigg silver chain

14.9km away

Parkhill silver chain

17.7km away

Dunnicaer fort

17.9km away

Gaulcross hoard

68.7km away

Burghead fort

97.5km away

Norrie's Law hoard

100.5km away

Torvean silver chain

122.3km away

Traprain Law silver chain

127.2km away

Haddington silver chain

129.8km away
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Accommodation near Drum Castle

Maryculter House Hotel
hotel, restaurantMaryculter
4.8km away
Deeside Holiday Park
campsite, caravan park, holiday park, self-catering lodgesKirkton of Maryculter
5.8km away
Premier Inn Aberdeen (Westhill)
hotel, restaurant, barAberdeen
7.3km away
Holiday Inn Aberdeen West
hotel, restaurant, barAberdeen
7.5km away
Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel and Spa
hotel, bar, restaurantAberdeen
8.9km away
Raemoir House Hotel
hotelBanchory
10.3km away
Banchory Lodge
hotelBanchory
10.6km away
Best Western Burnett Arms Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barBanchory
11.2km away
Norwood Hall Hotel
hotel, bar, restaurantCults
11.4km away
Tor-Na-Coille Hotel
hotelBanchory
11.5km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Drum Castle

Maryculter House Hotel
hotel, restaurantMaryculter
4.8km away
Premier Inn Aberdeen (Westhill)
hotel, restaurant, barAberdeen
7.3km away
Holiday Inn Aberdeen West
hotel, restaurant, barAberdeen
7.5km away
Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel and Spa
hotel, bar, restaurantAberdeen
8.9km away
Best Western Burnett Arms Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barBanchory
11.2km away
Norwood Hall Hotel
hotel, bar, restaurantCults
11.4km away
Premier Inn Aberdeen South (Portlethen)
hotel, restaurantAberdeen
12.3km away
Premier Inn Aberdeen (Anderson Drive)
hotel, restaurant, barAberdeen
12.9km away
Jurys Inn Aberdeen Airport
hotel, restaurant, barDyce
13.8km away
Premier Inn Aberdeen Airport (Dyce)
hotel, restaurantDyce
13.8km away
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Published on the 14th of May 2010 at 1:57 pm. Updated on the 14th of July 2022 at 12:19 pm.

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