Castle of Findon[a] was a castle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Castle of Findon
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Castle of Findon is located in Aberdeenshire
Castle of Findon
Castle of Findon
Coordinates57°40′03″N 2°20′43″W / 57.66745658°N 2.345346523°W / 57.66745658; -2.345346523

Located overlooking Gamrie Bay, are the earth mound remains of the castle. The castle was constructed upon a hillfort, that had been constructed to defend the area from Viking raids. The castle was held by the Troup family in the 14th century and passed to the Gardyne family.[1][2]

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  1. ^ Also known as Findon Castle

Citations

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  1. ^ Coventry 2010, p. 574.
  2. ^ "Castle Of Findon | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 3 May 2024.

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