Gordon Castle

Gordon Castle
Gordon Castle

Gordon Castle is located in Gight, near Fochabers in Moray, Scotland. Historically known as the Bog-of-Gight, it was the principal seat of the Dukes of Gordon. Following 18th-century redevelopment, it became one of the largest country houses ever built in Scotland, although much has since been demolished.

History

The original castle was built by George Gordon, 2nd Earl of Huntly in the 1470s and enlarged by his grandson. John Baxter rebuilt it in the 1760s for the 4th Duke of Gordon. The central four storey block incorporated a six-storey medieval tower called the Bog-of-Gight, and was flanked by a pair of two-storey wings. The main facade was 568 feet (173 metres) long. Most of the castle has been demolished, but the Bog-of-Gight and one of the wings—now a detached medium sized country house in its own right—survive.

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Coordinates: 57°37′17″N 3°05′21″W / 57.62135°N 3.08918°W / 57.62135; -3.08918



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