Huntly Castle

Huntly Castle is a ruined castle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was the ancestral home of the chief of Clan Gordon, Earl of Huntly. There have been four castles on the site that have been referred to as Huntly Castle, Strathbogie Castle, or Peel of Strathbogie. The castle was originally built by Duncan II, Earl of Fife, on the Strathbogie estate sometime around 1180 and 1190. It was later inherited by David, who became Earl of Atholl through marriage in 1204. The castle was eventually renamed Huntly Castle after it was granted to Sir Adam Gordon of Huntly by Robert the Bruce in the early 14th century. The castle has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries, with the most notable being in the 16th and 17th centuries. The castle has a well-preserved five-story tower with an adjoining great hall and supporting buildings, and features carved inscriptions on its facade. Despite being a ruin, the castle is still open to visitors and is a popular tourist attraction in Scotland.