Tolquhon Castle
Introduction
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Tolquhon Castle
Image: © Colin Smith Taken: 1 Apr 1985
The ruins visible today date back to 1584-89 when the castle was built as a seat of Clan Forbes. The name is pronounced "Toe-hoon". http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyplan/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=pl_289&PropName=Tolquhon%20Castle
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Image Location
Latitude
57.348172
Longitude
-2.21334