Drumin Castle

Drumin Castle
Ruins of Drumin Castle.

Drumin Castle is a ruined tower house near Glenlivet, Moray, Scotland. The castle is situated on a ridge above the junction of the Livet and Avon Rivers.

History

The lands were granted by King Robert II to his son Alexander Stewart in the early 1370’s. It passed from tre Stewart family to the Gordon family in 1490. The castle was abandoned in the 18th century and fell into disrepair.

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Coordinates: 57°21′23″N 3°21′26″W / 57.35633°N 3.357322°W / 57.35633; -3.357322



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