Affleck Castle
Introduction
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Image: © Douglas Nelson Taken: 3 Dec 2014
This 15th Century castle or tower was originally named Auchinleck (Gaelic for Field of Stones) Castle. It is situated outside the village of Monikie, Angus. It is only visible from the roadside in winter and it is not open to the public. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affleck_Castle