Drum Castle

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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 northeast of Banchory and 3 miles west of Peterculter. The property is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is open to the public. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°5'42"N, 2°50'17"W

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Nearby attractions include: Burn O'Vat, Tomnaverie stone circle, Muir of Dinnet, Craigievar Castle.

4.3 miW
Natural attraction, Canyon
Burn O'Vat, Cairngorms National Park
110 min walk • Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Cairngorms National Park in Scotland lies a hidden geological marvel, the Burn O'Vat. This natural wonder, carved by ice and water over thousands of years, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the power of nature's...
1.7 miN
Prehistoric site
Tomnaverie stone circle, Aboyne
45 min walk • Tomnaverie stone circle is a recumbent stone circle set on the top of a small hill in lowland northeast Scotland. Construction started from about 2500 BC, in the Bronze Age, to produce a monument of thirteen granite stones including a massive 6.5-ton recumbent stone lying on its side along the southwest of the circle's perimeter.
3.7 miW
National park
Muir of Dinnet
95 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the Muir of Dinnet blends natural beauty with a rich tapestry of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Declared a National Nature Reserve in 1977, this area covers...
7.1 miNE
17th-century turreted baronial castle
Craigievar Castle, Alford
181 min walk • Craigievar Castle is a pinkish harled castle or fortified country house 6 miles south of Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was the seat of Clan Sempill and the Forbes family resided here for 350 years until 1963, when the property was given to the National Trust for Scotland by William Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill in the 1960s.
5.4 miE
Forts and castles
Peel of Lumphanan
139 min walk • The Peel of Lumphanan, also known as the Peel Ring or Peel Bog of Lumphanan, is a defensive structure dating back to the 13th century. It is located near Lumphanan in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. The peel comprises a mound or motte, surrounded by two concentric ditches separated by a bank.
5.5 miS
Protected area
Glen Tanar, Aboyne
142 min walk • Glen Tanar is a glen in Aberdeenshire, eastern Scotland, through which the Water of Tanar flows. Near the mouth of the glen, at Tower o' Ess, the Water of Tanar flows into the River Dee. This flows through Deeside into the North Sea at Aberdeen.
2.1 miE
Forts and castles
Aboyne Castle, Aboyne
54 min walk • Aboyne Castle is a 13th-century castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland 0.75 mi north of the town of Aboyne. The location of Aboyne Castle was selected for its strategic position near the River Dee and controlling the northern end of one of the Mounth crossings.
3.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Davan, Cairngorms National Park
82 min walk • Loch Davan is a small, triangular, freshwater loch approximately 5 mi northeast of Ballater, Scotland and lying immediately north of Loch Kinord. It is approximately 0.75 mi in length and was formed from a glacial kettle hole. The loch sits within the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.
3.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Dinnet Oakwood, Cairngorms National Park
96 min walk • Dinnet Oakwood is a Designated Special Area of Conservation located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located approximately 9 miles from Aboyne and six miles from Ballater. The area is owned by Scottish Natural Heritage.
3.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Kinord, Cairngorms National Park
84 min walk • Loch Kinord is a small, freshwater loch at Muir of Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland just north of the River Dee and 5 mi east of Ballater. The loch is also known as Loch Ceander and Loch Cannor. It is approximately 1 mi in length and was formed from a glacial kettle hole.
3.4 miW
Forts and castles
Kinord Castle, Cairngorms National Park
86 min walk • Kinord Castle, also known as Loch Kinord Castle, was a 14th-century castle on Castle Island in Loch Kinord to the south of Old Kinord, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.