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TOLQUHON CASTLE FACTS
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Location
near Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Description
Tolquhon Castle is located about 20 miles northwest of Aberdeen. The current castle was built by William Forbes from 1584-1589 to replace an earlier 15th century tower house known as Preston's Tower, which is still partly intact, forming the left-hand tower when viewed from in front of the gatehouse. The castle forms rectangular, three-storey residential block complemented by other buildings grouped around a central courtyard. The main house is at the far end of a courtyard. It served as a noble residence for some 300 years. The castle has an impressive gatehouse. In the laird's bedchamber on the second floor, is a secret hidden compartment below the floor where Sir William hid his valuables. The castle features unusual gun ports in the towers adjacent to the entrance, a design which was also used in Dean Castle. There is unusual stone tile work in the main hall. Beyond the courtyard, was a formal garden and a large walled pleasance. The castle is now maintained by Historic Scotland.
Entry Pass
Last time we looked, Tolquhon Castle was on the list of UK heritage properties that you can visit with your
- just buy the one-off pass, for free entry to over 580 UK heritage properties. (4, 7, 15 and 30 day passes available; non-UK residents only.) Check the The Great British Heritage Pass web site for the latest list of castles and other heritage properties covered by the pass
Other Castles in the Area
Castle Fraser, Aberdeenshire
Cluny Castle, Aberdeenshire
Craigston Castle, Aberdeenshire
Delgatie Castle, Aberdeenshire
Esslemont Castle, Aberdeenshire
Fyvie Castle, Aberdeenshire
Harthill Castle, Aberdeenshire
Knockhall Castle, Aberdeenshire
Midmar Castle, Aberdeenshire
Ravenscraig Castle, Aberdeenshire
Slains Castle, Aberdeenshire
Towie Barclay Castle, Aberdeenshire
Udny Castle, Aberdeenshire
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