Aberdour Castle

Aberdour Castle.

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Aberdour Castle. South side

Photograph by Simon Johnston. Some rights reserved. (view image details)

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ABERDOUR CASTLE FACTS

Location
near Aberdour, Fife

Description
Aberdour Castle is made up of a range of buildings dating from around 1200. It was extended to become a tower house in 15th century. The last major additions were made in 17th century. The tower house collapsed in ruins in 1844. In 1924 it was turned over to the state and declared an ancient monument.

History
Aberdour Castle was originally owned by the de Mortimer family in the 12th century then the Douglases in 1342. The Earl of Morton moved in around 1456 and generations of the family owned until 1790.

Date
12th century

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