Esslemont Castle
Introduction
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Esslemont Castle
Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 2 Apr 2010
The castle was held by the Marischal family in the 14th century, and came into the Cheyne family by marriage. Later it passed to the Erroll family, and finally to the Gordons, before being abandoned in the 18th century. The existing building is a Renaissance-style tower house, and it stands on the remains of the earlier building. It is surrounded by a ditch which may also date from the 14th century. For fuller details see http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/20361/details/castle+of+esslemont/
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Image Location
Latitude
57.359264
Longitude
-2.110351