Duffus castle is the remainder of what would have been a massive castle in its day when it was built in the 1300s. Thanks to a slipping wall it fell oyt of use in the 1400s.today you can still wander the grounds and ponder the history of the place while reading the various helpful information boards.

Andrew

August 6, 2023

Hiking

Free to explore and a small car park just a short walk from the castle.

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December 12, 2023

Road cycling

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 the destruction of the original wooden structure and its replacement with one of stone. At the time of its establishment, it was one of the most secure fortifications in Scotland. At the death of the 2nd Lord Duffus in 1705, the castle had become totally unsuitable as a dwelling and so was abandoned.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Heldon, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom

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