Braemar, Kindrochit Castle

Kindrochit Castle was built between 1057 and 1093 by King Malcolm III, King of Scotland. The castle was then named Ceann-drochit meaning Bridge Head.  It is believed that King Robert II spent time here to enjoy the hunting on the Braes of Mar. Subsequently King Robert III gifted the castle to Sir Malcolm Drummond, his brother-in-law. He built the family tower on the site in 1390, making it the fifth largest castle in Scotland at the time.  Today the castle, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, is cared for by an independent voluntary group called Friends of Kindrochit.  The ruins are open for all to explore following a recent restoration project funded by Aberdeenshire Council and the Cairngorms National Park Authority. Wherever possible, the site has been designed to be accessible to all, with a flat, level path leading around the main elements.  For your safety, please do not climb on the wall heads.  

Photo provided by permission of Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service.