The Top 10 Castles around Bennachie
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 10
beautiful castles to choose from around Bennachie. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Bennachie. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 28, 2025
Dunnideer Hill Fort Ruins
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The tower house here was built in around 1260. It's mainly ruined but thought to have once consisted of a single rectangular tower with walls almost 2m thick and several …
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House of Fetternear Ruins
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These are the remains of the House of Fetternear, which burnt down in 1919. Originally built by the Bishop of Ramsay in 1226. The ruins are fenced off and can be admired from the path.
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Castle Fraser
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The castle and the grounds can be visited and explored. There are two or three small walks from the castle car park, all way-marked, taking you through the grounds and …
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Huntly Castle Ruins
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Ruins of a once magnificent palace complex from the 13th to 15th centuries. Very good presentation.
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Fyvie Castle
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This magnificent fortress in the heart of Aberdeenshire is a sterling example of Scottish Baronial architecture. Inside, the rooms are filled with antiquities, armour and lavish oil paintings. Out in …
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