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Forter Castle

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    Location: Kirriemuir Landward West, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    1. Drumore Loch – Forter Castle loop from Folda

    18.1km

    01:11

    230m

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Alyth Cyclery & Café – Forter Castle loop from Alyth

    65.8km

    04:13

    760m

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    3. Loch of Lintrathen – Forter Castle loop from Newtyle

    79.2km

    05:05

    940m

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    April 9, 2025

    Forter Castle, built in 1560 by the Ogilvys of Airlie, is a four-storey tower house that was restored in the 1990s after falling into ruin. Its strong defenses made it difficult to capture by surprise, and it withstood various attacks until 1640, when it was besieged by a force of 5,000 men with heavy artillery. The castle was at the heart of a personal feud between the Ogilvys and the Campbells, stemming from land disputes and religious differences. The feud escalated into violent raids, with the Campbells attacking Forter and its lands. In 1640, Archibald Campbell, the Earl of Argyll, led a campaign against the Ogilvys, ultimately razing the castle in an act of personal vengeance. The Countess of Ogilvy is said to have witnessed the destruction from a nearby hill, marking the end of an era for the Ogilvy family in Glenshee.

      December 4, 2022

      Fortyer Castle was built in 1560 by James Ogilvy, the 5th Lord of Airlie. It was burnt down in 1640.

      Work started to rebuild the castle to its original outer looks in 1988. It's now a private holiday home but is also rented out occasionally and sometimes hosts weddings and events.

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