Clan Gordon is a Highland Scottish clan, historically one of the most powerful Scottish clans. The Gordon lands once spanned a large territory across the Highlands. Presently, Gordon is seated at Aboy
The ruins of Huntly Castle, historic seat of the Gordons of Huntly, chiefs of Clan Gordon.
The ruins of Glenbuchat Castle, former seat of the Gordons of Glenbuchat.
The ruins of Kenmure Castle, former seat of the Gordon Viscounts of Kenmure.
The ruins of Auchindoun Castle former seat of the Gordons of Auchindoun.
Huntly Castle is a ruined castle north of Huntly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where the rivers Deveron and Bogie meet. It was the ancestral home of the chief of Clan Gordon, Earl of Huntly. There have
Clan Gordon
…supported the king but when Gordon moved his forces south, the Earl of Moray who was an ally of the Douglases devastated the Gordon lands and burned Huntly Castle. However, the Gordons returned and soon defeated their enemies. Huntly Castle was rebuilt and when the Douglases were finally defeated the power of the…
Carved inscriptions feature on the facade
Engraving of the castle by James Fittler in Scotia Depicta, published 1804
Rear courtyard ruins of Huntly Castle