Kemnay

The Top 5 Castles around Kemnay

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 5 beautiful castles to choose from around Kemnay. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Castle Fraser

House of Fetternear Ruins

Bishop's Palace, Fetternear

Fetternear Bishops' Palace Ruins

Hallforest Castle Ruins

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Castle Fraser
Hiking Highlight
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
Hiking Highlight
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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Bishop's Palace, Fetternear
Mountain Biking Highlight
Bishops Palace Fetternear(Old) House of Fetternear, from c.1566. The massive footings of the palace, built by Bishop Ramsay of Aberdeen in 1226 and extended by Bishop Kyninmond, 1330, are …
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Fetternear Bishops' Palace Ruins
Mountain Biking Highlight
Old) House of Fetternear, from c.1566. The massive footings of the palace, built by Bishop Ramsay of Aberdeen in 1226 and extended by Bishop Kyninmond, 1330, are still visible in …
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Hallforest Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Easily accessible from Kintore, tarmac and farm track to access the castle in the field.
Thought to be built by Robert the Bruce, the castle was once a hunting lodge for the nearby forest.
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