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Harthill Castle
Photograph by Greg Stringham. Some rights reserved. (view original image)
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HARTHILL CASTLE FACTS
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Location
near Kirkton of Oyne, Aberdeenshire
Description
Harthill Castle is situated near Oyne, Aberdeenshire. The castle is the ancient seat of the family of Leith of Harthill. It dates from the 15th century, if not earlier, and was extensively restored in 1638 by John Leith. Harthill Castle is a pink-washed Z-plan tower. The 77 feet high tower dates from the 17th century. It has 4 storeys with vaulted ground floor rooms. The castle has a Great Hall and four poster bedrooms. The castle was restored between 1975 and 1977, transforming it from a ruin to a magnificent building. The restoration work won the Saltire Award in 1977.
Architecture
Z-plan tower noted for its massive sturdy walls, round towers, bartizans and arched gateways
Date
15th century
Other Castles in the Area
Balfluig Castle
Castle Fraser
Cluny Castle
Craigievar Castle
Craigston Castle
Crathes Castle
Delgatie Castle
Drum Castle
Forbes Castle
Fyvie Castle
Glenbuchat Castle
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