Home of the mighty Gordon family, Huntly Castle was one of the finest residences in Scotland. It is a noble ruin famous for both the quality of its architecture and for its eventful history. Its beautiful setting is the green heart of the Aberdeenshire countryside. The earls of Fife built the original castle, the Peel of Strathbogie, around 1190, to guard the crossing-point where the rivers Bogie and Deveron meet. But it was the mighty Gordons who made the stronghold their own from the 1300s and

Gordon Castle wasn't always a grand estate. Built around 1460, it started as a fortress for defense. When Huntly Castle fell, it became the family's main residence and was expanded into what we see today. #GordonCastle #ScottishHistory #CastleLife #FamilyEstates | Real Royalty