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Balquhain Castle
Balquhain Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It served as the stronghold of the Leslies of Balquhain. The castle is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the west of Inverurie, and
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Balquhain Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It served as the stronghold of the Leslies of Balquhain. The castle is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the west of Inverurie, and is protected as a scheduled monument.
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Balquhain Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It served as the stronghold of the Leslies of Balquhain. The castle is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the west of Inverurie, and is protected as a scheduled monument.
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Background
History
The castle was built in the 15th century on lands held by the Leslie family from 1340. On 5 July 1441, John Leslie of Balquhain made an indenture with four masons, David Hardgat, David Dun, Robert Masoun and Gilbert Masoun that they would complete his building work. The castle was sacked during a feud with the Forbes family in 1526. In March 1563, Queen Mary forgave William Leslie of Balquhain for his dealings with the George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly. She wrote to him to make provisions for her when she visited again in August 1564. The place name was sometimes written as "Boquhane". In 1588, John Leslie, laird of Balquhain, was involved unsuccessfully in a fishing dispute, supporting the…
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- Coordinates
- 57.3022, -2.4471
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 5HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Sources
- wikipedia: Balquhain Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balquhain Castle?
- Balquhain Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 5HB).
- Does Balquhain Castle charge admission?
- Balquhain Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Balquhain Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 5HB. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.