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Braemar Castle.
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Braemar Castle. This tower house with round corner turrets, is surrounded by a star-shaped curtain wall for added security.
Photograph by Colin Smith. Some rights reserved. (view original image)
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BRAEMAR CASTLE FACTS
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Location
Braemar, Aberdeenshire
Description
Braemar Castle, near Braemar in Aberdeenshire has distinctive turrets and a star-shaped curtain wall. The main entrance to the castle has an original iron yett ( a heavy iron latticed gate). Areas of the main building including its dungeons are open to tourists all year round, and the castle chapel and dining room may be rented for weddings and small functions.
History
The first tower of Braemar Castle was built in 1628 by John Erskine, the 7th Earl of Mar. During the Jacobite uprising, Braemar was attacked and burned in 1689. The castle was left in ruins for nearly 60 years until after the Jacobite rebellion in 1745. With the rebellion in tatters it was leased to the government in 1748 by Clan Farquharson to serve as a garrison for the English government troops. In some rooms, graffiti left by the English soldiers can still be seen. In 1797 the castle was returned to the Farquharson clan who commenced restoration.
Date
17th century
Notable Residents
The castle is the ancestral home of the Farquharson clan. Queen Victoria visited while she attended the Braemar Gathering.
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Braemar Castle
Other Castles in the Area
Abergeldie Castle
Balmoral Castle
Blair Castle
Corgarff Castle
Glenbuchat Castle
Invercauld Castle
Invermark Castle
Kildrummy Castle
Knock Castle
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