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History. From the Late Middle Ages, the castle was a stronghold of the Earls of Mar. [1] The present Braemar Castle was constructed in 1628 by John Erskine, Earl of Mar, as a hunting lodge and to counter the rising power of the Farquharsons, [2] replacing an older building, which was the successor of nearby Kindrochit Castle, which ...
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A 17th century castle with a colourful past and an exciting future. Built by the Earl of Mar in 1628, it has been hunting lodge, fortress, garrison and family home. An iconic landmark in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park with castellated turrets, a star shaped curtain wall and a bottle necked dungeon.
- Braemar Castle, AB35 5XR, Aberdeenshire
22 de oct. de 2023 · Braemar Castle is a 17th-century tower house that is one of Scotland’s most wonderful historical monuments. Its star-shaped defenses, Burrow-Esque five floors of architecture (magic affectionados, anyone?), and stark facade hide an interesting history dotted with significant events and highlights.
The earliest settlement is believed to have been near the raised mound where Braemar Castle is now situated. The first church dedicated to St Andrew in Scotland was built here and the area came to be known as St Andrews. Fine hunting first brought royal patronage, and in the 10th century, King Kenneth Macalpin enjoyed sport here.
The castle was built in 1628 by John Erskine, Earl of Mar. The Earls of Mar supported William and Mary when James VII was deposed in 1689. As a result the castle was captured and burnt out by John Farquharson of Inverey, the ‘Black Colonel’, who was a staunch Jacobite. It was left a ruin until 1748. Braemar Castle (MacGibbon and Ross)
Braemar Castle was built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar as his Highland Hunting Lodge, set alight by the notorious Black Colonel in 1689, used as a garrison for Hanoverian soldiers after the rebel Jacobite defeat at the Battle of Culloden and for the past 200 years, home to the Chiefs of Clan Farquharson.
Dig deeper and discover a turbulent past which echoes the story of Scotland over the past 400 years. The Castle’s original owners, the Earls of Mar were among the earliest rulers of Scotland and their power continued down the centuries.
