Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDrumin Castle

Drumin Castle

Scotland
HES SM356
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Drumin Castle is a late medieval fortified residence located in Banffshire, in the northeast of Scotland. The castle dates to the fifteenth century and represents the domestic architecture of the Scottish landed gentry during the late medieval period. The structure survives as a tower house of modest proportions, a building type characteristic of Scottish baronial strongholds of this era. Its location and form reflect the settlement patterns and defensive requirements of the Aberdeenshire region during the centuries following the Wars of Independence.

Drumin Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM356. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Drumin Castle?

Drumin Castle is a late medieval fortified residence located in Banffshire, in the northeast of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM356.

Who is responsible for protecting Drumin Castle?

Drumin 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 SM356.

What other scheduled monuments are near Drumin Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Doune of Dalmore, cairn and stone circle (0.5 km), Deskie Castle (1.4 km), Blairfindy Castle,20m N of Castleton (2.2 km).

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