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TOLQUHON CASTLE FACTS
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Location
near Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire
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 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.
Architecture
rectangular, three-storey residential block complemented by other buildings grouped around a central courtyard.
Date
17th century
Other Castles in the Area
Balfluig Castle
Castle Fraser
Cluny Castle
Craigston Castle
Crathes Castle
Delgatie Castle
Drum Castle
Forbes Castle
Fyvie Castle
Harthill Castle
Kinnairdy Castle
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