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Ballindalloch Castle is open to visitors during the summer.
Photograph by Anne Burgess. Some rights reserved. (view original image)
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FACTS
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Location
Banffshire, Moray
Description
Ballindalloch Castle is located on Speyside. According to the Ballindalloch Castle web site it is known as the "Pearl of the North". It is built in an impressive natural setting with the Rivers Spey and Avon flowing through the grounds. Ballindalloch is the family home of the Macpherson-Grants who have lived there since 1546.The castle is open for visitors from March to September (check their web site for details).
History
The Castle was originally built as a Z plan castle. It has been altered over the centuries from a fortified tower house to an elegant country house.
Date
16th century
Notable Residents
home of the Macpherson-Grant family
Access
Ballindalloch Castle is 29 miles north east of Aviemore and 14 miles north east of Grantown on Spey on the A95.
Links
Ballindalloch Castle
Other Castles in the Area
Auchindoun Castle
Balvenie Castle
Blervie Castle
Brodie Castle
Corgarff Castle
Duffus Castle
Glenbuchat Castle
Kildrummy Castle
Lochindorb Castle
Spynie Palace
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