Abergairn Castle is a ruined castle, dating from the 17th century, about one mile north of Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.[1] It is built on the top of an isolated kame,[2] at the north-east of the entrance to Glen Gairn.[3]
| Abergairn Castle | |
|---|---|
| Near Ballater in Scotland | |
| Height | 3 or 4 storeys |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Farquharsons |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1614 |
| In use | 17th Century |
History edit
The castle was the property of the Farquharsons.[1] It was built in 1614, possibly as a hunting lodge.[4] The name is of Gaelic derivation, meaning "the confluence of the Gairn", indicating its location near the confluence of River Gairn and River Dee.[5]
Structure edit
Abergairn castle was a tower house of which little other than the basement remains.[1] It was small, probably having three or four storeys with a garret.[4]
The main tower survives only to a maximum height of 4 feet; a round tower to the north-west reaches to 10 feet.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c Coventry Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1 899874 10 0 p48
- ^ "Abergairn Castle". The Antiquaries Journal. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "Abergairn Castle". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ a b c "Abergairn Castle". Canmore. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ Macdonald, James (1900). Place Names Of West Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen. p. 32. Retrieved 2 April 2019.