Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKindrochit Castle

Kindrochit Castle

Scotland
HES SM2583
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kindrochit Castle is a late medieval fortress situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, dating to the fifteenth century. The castle comprises a substantial stone tower within a defensive enclosure and represents a typical example of Scottish baronial architecture from the period. It served as a stronghold for the local nobility and played a role in the regional power structures of northeast Scotland during the medieval era. The site remains an important archaeological record of late medieval settlement and fortification practices in the Aberdeenshire landscape.

Kindrochit Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2583. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kindrochit Castle?

Kindrochit Castle is a late medieval fortress situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, dating to the fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2583.

Who is responsible for protecting Kindrochit Castle?

Kindrochit 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 SM2583.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kindrochit Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allanaquoich, mills 350m to 450m SW of (3.3 km), Invercauld Bridge (3.5 km).

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