Balquhain Castle | |
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Aberdeenshire | |
Coordinates | 57°18′08″N 2°26′50″W / 57.302225°N 2.447087°W |
Type | Tower house |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Clan Leslie |
Site history | |
Built | 15th century |
Built by | Clan Leslie |
Demolished | 1746 |
Balquhain Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was the stronghold of the Leslies of Balquhain. The castle is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) west of Inverurie, and is protected as a scheduled monument.[1]