Castles · Scottish Highlands
Waterton Castle
Waterton Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Waterton Castle 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
Waterton Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its historical significance and distinct architectural features. The castle is set within a scenic landscape, offering insight into the region's heritage.
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Background
History
The property was originally associated with Kinloss Abbey and was later held by the Knights Templar. Around 1560 it passed to the Bannermans, before coming into the possession of the Forbeses, who held it until at least 1770. In 1652 the Kennedys of Kermuck murdered John Forbes of Waterton.
Architecture
Only a vaulted basement remains; it measures 4.4 m by 3.9 m, with walls 0.7 m thick and up to about 3 m high. A sketch from 1770 shows the castle as a four-storey building comprising a central block with projecting east and west wings, each with crow-stepped gables. A carved stone memorial plaque set into the inner south wall bears the inscription: "This stone marks the site of the ancient seat of the family of Forbes, Lairds of Waterton A.D. 1630 - 1770." In 1844 a drinking horn was dug from the castle ruins; in 1863 it was donated to the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.3634, -2.0465
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB41 9QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Sources
- wikipedia: Waterton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waterton Castle?
- Waterton Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB41 9QH).
- Does Waterton Castle charge admission?
- Waterton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Waterton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB41 9QH. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.