Drum Castle
Aberdeenshire, AberdeenshireScotland
Tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Key Information
Construction
13th and 17th century with 19th century additions
Castle Type
Tower house and Jacobean mansion with additions
Current Status
Preserved
Historical Overview
Drum Castle is a castle near Drumoak in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. For centuries it was the seat of the chief of Clan Irvine. The place-name Drum is derived from Gaelic druim, 'ridge'. The site is located approximately 6+1⁄2 miles (10.5 kilometres) northeast of Banchory and 3 miles (5 kilometres) west of Peterculter. The property is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is open to the public.
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