Castles · Scottish Highlands
Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire
Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Jim Davidson — 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
Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire is a castle 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
Ravenscraig Castle is a historic castle located in Aberdeenshire, in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its medieval architecture and strategic position overlooking the surrounding landscape. The castle's design reflects the defensive needs of its era.
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Background
History
The castle was the seat of the barony of Torthorston, held by the Cheynes family, and passed to the Keiths in the mid-14th century. A licence was granted to build a new castle in May 1491, At that time, the castle belonged to John Keith of Ravenscraig, whose half-brother William Keith of Delny was a courtier and diplomat who had tried to save the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1587. Most of the castle's decorative features and dressed stone have been robbed; however, the vaulted ground floor and principal apartments on the first are still visible. "A circular stair in the re-entrant angle rose originally above the wall head into a turret."
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- Coordinates
- 57.5291, -1.8423
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB42 3BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- wikipedia: Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire?
- Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB42 3BQ).
- Does Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire charge admission?
- Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB42 3BQ. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.