Castles · Scottish Highlands
Kincardine Castle, Royal Deeside
Kincardine Castle, Royal Deeside — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
John Vigar — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kincardine Castle, Royal Deeside is a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Kincardine Castle is located in Royal Deeside, within the Scottish Highlands. This historic structure is notable for its architectural significance and picturesque setting, typical of the region's landscape.
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Background
History
The house was built for Mary Pickering on the site of, and incorporating part of, an earlier building called Kincardine Lodge, dating from around 1780.
Architecture
The castle was built between 1894 and 1896 based on Scots Baronial designs by Niven and Wigglesworth of London. David Barclay Niven trained in Dundee and moved to the office of Sir Aston Webb in London where he became principal designer. At the time, Webb was working on designs for the Victoria and Albert Museum. Webb later went on to design notable London buildings including Admiralty Arch, The Mall and the principal facade of Buckingham Palace. Herbert Hardy Wigglesworth trained in Aberdeen under Alexander Marshall Mackenzie before moving to the London office of Ernest George and Peto. The architects set up in business together and Kincardine Castle was their first major commission. They…
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- Coordinates
- 57.0897, -2.6592
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB34 5AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- wikipedia: Kincardine Castle, Royal Deeside (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kincardine Castle, Royal Deeside?
- Kincardine Castle, Royal Deeside is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB34 5AE).
- Who owns Kincardine Castle, Royal Deeside?
- Kincardine Castle, Royal Deeside is owned by | current_tenants =.
- Does Kincardine Castle, Royal Deeside charge admission?
- Kincardine Castle, Royal Deeside typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kincardine Castle, Royal Deeside?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB34 5AE. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.