Daugh Castle

Daugh Castle was a castle, about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, near Cairnie Burn.[1] Is was also known as Castle of the Daach.[2]

History

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 legend. It seems that Auchanachie Castle replaced Daugh Castle as the main residence in the 16th century.[3]

Structure

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

References
  1. Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.142
  2. "Daugh Castle". Canmore. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
  3. "Thomas Gordon (14/15th century)". Rothiemay. Retrieved 2019-12-24.

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