The Top 9 Castles in Moray
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 9
beautiful castles to choose from in Moray. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Moray. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Brodie Castle
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Set within rolling Moray countryside, Brodie Castle has been home to the Brodie clan for over 400 years. The turreted castle, looked after today by the National Trust for Scotland, …
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Balvenie Castle Ruins
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The castle ruins of one of the oldest stone castles in Scotland.
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Duffus Castle
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Duffus Castle, near Elgin, Moray, Scotland, was a motte-and-bailey castle and was in use from c. 1140 to 1705. During its occupation it underwent many alterations. The most fundamental was …
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Ballindalloch Castle
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Ballindalloch Castle is known as the ‘Pearl of the North’ due to its elegance and fine position on the banks of the River Avon, a short distance from its junction …
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Drumin Castle
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Smugler Trail leads here
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Nelson's Tower
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Nelson's Tower can be reached via beautiful forest paths. From the top you have a beautiful view of Findhorn Bay.
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Old Bridge of Avon and Ballindalloch Castle Gatehouse
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Bridge over the Avon from 1745, where a military road used to lead. Here is also the entrance gate with tower house to Ballindalloch Castle
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Auchindoun Castle Ruins
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Beautiful castle ruins amidst beautiful landscape.
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Gordon Castle
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Gordon Castle is a country house located near Fochabers in the parish of Bellie in Moray, Scotland. It was the principal seat of the Dukes of Gordon and was originally …
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