Castles · Scottish Highlands
Hallforest Castle
Hallforest Castle — 14th-century fortified tower in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kintore · 2.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hallforest Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "14th-century fortified tower in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.2290°, -2.3706°.
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Heritage listing
Hallforest Castle is a keep, one of the oldest in Scotland, as it dates from the 14th century. It is about a mile and a half from Kintore, in Aberdeenshire. Alternative names are Castle of Hallforrest, Hall Forest Castle or simply Hallforrest.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hallforest Castle is a keep, one of the oldest in Scotland, as it dates from the 14th century. It is about a mile and a half from Kintore, in Aberdeenshire. Alternative names are Castle of Hallforrest, Hall Forest Castle or simply Hallforrest.
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Background
History
The castle is believed to have been built by Robert the Bruce as a hunting lodge; he is said to have granted it to Robert II Keith, Marischal of Scotland, the predecessor of the Earls of Kintore. Mary, Queen of Scots visited Hallforrest in 1562. The castle was frequently attacked during the 17th-century wars. It may have been abandoned shortly afterward, although it remains the property of the Earls of Kintore.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2290, -2.3706
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 0XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Kintore — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16840842 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hallforest Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hallforest Castle - geograph.org.uk - 1153848.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hallforest Castle?
- Hallforest Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 0XR).
- Is Hallforest Castle a listed building?
- Hallforest Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Hallforest Castle charge admission?
- Hallforest Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hallforest Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kintore, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 0XR.