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Inverugie Castle is a fifteenth-century stronghold located near Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The castle comprises a substantial L-shaped tower house built by the Keith family, who held significant power in the region during the medieval period. The structure demonstrates the defensive architecture typical of Scottish baronial strongholds of its era, with thick stone walls and strategic positioning to command the surrounding landscape. The site has been designated as a scheduled monument reflecting its historical importance as a key fortified residence in Aberdeenshire's feudal landscape.
Inverugie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM98. View the official record →
Inverugie Castle is a fifteenth-century stronghold located near Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM98.
Inverugie 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 SM98.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill,motte SW of Hallmoss Farm (0.3 km), Mount Pleasant,enclosure (0.5 km), Ravenscraig Castle (0.8 km).
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