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 been four castles built on the site that have been referred to as Huntly Castle, Strathbogie Castle or Peel of Strathbogie.
Huntly Castle
Carved inscriptions feature on the facade
Engraving of the castle by James Fittler in Scotia Depicta, published 1804
Rear courtyard ruins of Huntly Castle
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 Aboyne Castle, Aberdeenshire. The Chief of the clan is the Earl of Huntly, later the Marquess of Huntly.
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.