Glenbuchat Castle facts for kids
Glenbuchat Castle is an old Scottish castle found in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was built a long time ago, in 1590, for a man named John Gordon to celebrate his wedding. The castle sits high up, looking over the River Don, close to a village called Kildrummy. Today, the castle doesn't have a roof, but the rest of it is still in good shape.
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History of Glenbuchat Castle
Building the Castle
Glenbuchat Castle was built in 1590. John Gordon of Cairnbarrow had it built to celebrate his marriage to Helen Carnegie. Helen was the daughter of Robert Carnegie from Kinnaird. People say that some of the stones used to build Glenbuchat Castle came from the nearby Kildrummy Castle.
Early Years and Ownership
Just a few years after it was built, in 1594, the castle was taken over by the king's soldiers. This happened after a battle known as the Battle of Glenlivet. The soldiers stayed there for a while.
The Gordon family owned the castle for many years. However, they sold it in 1738. After that, the castle was owned by different private families for a long time.
Modern Times and Care
In 1901, a man named James William Barclay bought Glenbuchat Castle. Later, in 1946, his grandson, Colonel James Barclay Milne, decided to give the castle to the state. This meant the government would take care of it.
A local group bought the land around the castle in 1948. They also gave this land to the state. This was done to make sure the castle's surroundings would always be protected. Today, both the castle and the land around it are looked after by Historic Environment Scotland. It is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, which means it's an important historical site.
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