Donside

The Top 10 Castles around Donside

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 Donside. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Balmoral Castle

Dunnideer Hill Fort Ruins

Castle Fraser

House of Fetternear Ruins

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Balmoral Castle
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The castle was built in the 14th century as the seat of Sir William Drummond. The area had previously served King Robert II as a hunting ground. In the aftermath, …
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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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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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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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