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Corgarff
Corgarff Castle at foot of the Lecht
The castle was built in the mid 16th century by the Forbes of Towie. In 1571 it was burned by his enemy, Adam Gordon of Auchindoun, resulting in the deaths of Lady Forbes, her children, and numerous others. The is commemorated in the ballad Edom o Gordon. After the Jacobite risings of the 18th century, it was rebuilt as a barracks and a detachment of government troops were stationed there due to its location on the military road from Braemar Castle to Fort George, Inverness. Military use continued as late as 1831, after which the tower served as a distillery and housed local workers.
The castle is now in the care of Historic Scotland and is open to the public (for a fee).
Corgarff
Corgarff Castle at foot of the Lecht
The castle was built in the mid 16th century by the Forbes of Towie. In 1571 it was burned by his enemy, Adam Gordon of Auchindoun, resulting in the deaths of Lady Forbes, her children, and numerous others. The is commemorated in the ballad Edom o Gordon. After the Jacobite risings of the 18th century, it was rebuilt as a barracks and a detachment of government troops were stationed there due to its location on the military road from Braemar Castle to Fort George, Inverness. Military use continued as late as 1831, after which the tower served as a distillery and housed local workers.
The castle is now in the care of Historic Scotland and is open to the public (for a fee).