Fyvie Castle
"Fyvie Castle, on the banks of the river
Ythan, in northern Aberdeenshire, is the finest
example extant of Scottish castellated architecture. The castle occupies a mound in the
midst of an extensive marshy valley, and be-
cause of the security of the position, the spot
has been fortified since very early times. The
castle forms two sides of a quadrangle, the
south face measuring one hundred and forty-
seven feet and the western front one hundred
and thirty-seven feet."
Extract from "The Castles and Keeps of Scotland" (Open Library)
Fyvie Castle is a National Trust for Scotland property with free entry for National Trust for Scotland members.
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Address:
Fyvie Castle (NTS),
Fyvie,
Turriff,
Aberdeenshire AB53 8JS
Website:
www.nts.org.uk
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Some of the best castles...... |
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England: Bodiam Castle. |
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| England:
Windsor Castle. |
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Tintagel Castle |
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| Scotland:
Edinburgh Castle |
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