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Daugh Castle

Coordinates: 57°30′59″N 2°49′32″W / 57.5165°N 2.8256°W / 57.5165; -2.8256
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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

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.142
  2. ^ "Daugh Castle". Canmore. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Thomas Gordon (14/15th century)". Rothiemay. Retrieved 24 December 2019.

57°30′59″N 2°49′32″W / 57.5165°N 2.8256°W / 57.5165; -2.8256