Daugh Castle
Daugh Castle was a castle, about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, near Cairnie Burn.[1] It was also known as Castle of the Daach.[2]
History[edit]
The property is said to have belonged to Thomas Gordon, known as Tam o Riven (or Ruthven), a character for whom it is difficult to sort fact from the legend. It seems that Auchanachie Castle replaced Daugh Castle as the main residence in the 16th century.[3]
Structure[edit]
Daugh Castle can now be identified only by a natural mound north of the farm of Little Daugh. It may well have been a timber structure, which has disappeared, although the access road remains.[3] The castle had a strong position with a wide view of lower Strathisla. The remains suggest the dimensions of the enclosure wall were about 180 feet (55 m) by 150 feet (46 m).
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.142
- ^ "Daugh Castle". Canmore. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Thomas Gordon (14/15th century)". Rothiemay. Retrieved 24 December 2019.