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Fyvie Castle

Description: Fyvie AB53 8JS, Grampian. Tel: +44(0)1651 891266. Fyvie Castle is a structure with five different towers, one built in ... more

Fyvie Castle ... each century from 13th to 17th. ADMISSION PRICES: adult £6, concession £4.50, adult group £4.80, child/school group £1, family £16.50.

Newest Review: ... and their Lordships’ historic outside loo! The first significant record of Fyvie Castle, is a visit by the English King Edward I in 1296. I can’t tell you what he thought of it, because he didn’t sign the Visitors Book. A little later, it became one of the royal residences of King Robert the Bruce (or de Brus if you prefer to believe our national hero was French). He ... more

... decreed that the surrounding lands should become a hunting forest. The Castle passed through many hands over the years. I will mention only a few, in case I become seriously boring. In 1397, it passed to the Preston who built one of the towers – Sir...more

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Fyvie Castle: Visit Their Lordships' Outside Loo (717 words)
by - written on 19/01/01 (Very useful, 115 readings)
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Fyvie Castle is claimed to be the finest example of Scottish Baronial architecture. Whether or not this is a valid claim, I am not qualified to say. What I will say, is that it’s a mightily impressive £6’s worth. Fully restored and furnished to its former glory by the National Trust for Scotland, Fyvie Castle and grounds hold something for every interest, so don’t expect to pay a flying visit. This place justifies a day to itself. The Castle has five towers, each built and named after the five families who owned it in succession. On the south side, the Meldrum Tower is on the left, the Preston Tower to the right, and in the centre the ... Read the complete review

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