Scheduled MonumentsScotlandColquhonnie Castle

Colquhonnie Castle

Scotland
HES SM5637
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Colquhonnie Castle is a late medieval stronghold located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The castle dates to the fifteenth century and represents a characteristic tower house of the period, built to provide both defensive capability and domestic accommodation for its occupants. The structure reflects the architectural conventions of Scottish baronial fortifications during an era when such castles served as symbols of territorial control and social status among the landowning classes. The site remains an important example of late medieval military architecture within the northeast of Scotland.

Colquhonnie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5637. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Colquhonnie Castle?

Colquhonnie Castle is a late medieval stronghold located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5637.

Who is responsible for protecting Colquhonnie Castle?

Colquhonnie Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM5637.

What other scheduled monuments are near Colquhonnie Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Birkford, burnt mound 420m N of (3.4 km), Deskryshiel, hut circle 680m SE of (5.3 km), Badnagoach, shieling group 1km SSE of (5.6 km).

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