Huntly Castle
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Overview
The original medieval castle was rebuilt and destroyed a number of times. It was rebuilt for the last time in 1602, in palatial style, and is now an impressive ruin, noted for its ornate heraldic decorations. It stands in wooded parkland.
Ratings & awards
Green Tourism Gold
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Apr-Sep, daily 9.30-5.30; Oct, daily 10-4; Nov-Mar, Sat-Wed 10-4 (last admission 30mins before closing). May close for lunch. Closed 25-26 Dec & 1-2 Jan. Check website for unexpected closures
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
About the area
Visitors to Aberdeenshire with any kind of interest in history are in for a treat. There are more castles to the acre in Aberdeenshire than anywhere else in Britain.
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