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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Findlater_CastleFindlater Castle - Wikipedia

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   Findlater Castle is the old seat of the Earls of Findlater and Seafield, sitting on a 50-foot (15 m)-high cliff overlooking the Moray Firth on the coast of Banff and Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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3. www.livebreathescotland.com › findlater-castleFindlater Castle on the Moray Firth Coast - Live Breathe Scotland

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   Findlater Castle is located on a 50-foot (15 metres)-high cliff overlooking the Moray Firth on the coast of Banff and Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The Castle is extremely ruinous and perched on a rocky outcrop attached to the mainland by a thin access point at the cliff top.

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4. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g1097167Findlater Castle (2024) All You MUST Know Before You Go (with ...

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   The path between Cullen and Findlater Castle is perfect at this time of the year (March) as the tall bracken has died off and flattened. The path crosses the breeding grounds of the famous Cullen Skink, an elusive creature that is one of the ingredients of the famous soup.

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   • Findlater Castle is open:Sun - Sat 00:00 - 23:59
   • Hotels near Findlater Castle: (0.96 mi) Sandend Cottage (3.04 mi) Station Hotel Portsoy (7.14 mi) Kintrae Bed & Breakfast (3.16 mi) Durn House (1.7...
   • Restaurants near Findlater Castle: (1.82 mi) Rockpool Cafe (3.33 mi) Portknockie Fish and Chip Shop (1.82 mi) The Ice Cream Shop (1.77 mi) Lily's K...

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     Findlater Castle 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is one of the most dramatical situated of any Scottish castle. There has been a fortress at Findlater since at least the 13th century. The Danes captured the early castle, of which no certain remnants remain. The current romantic ruin dates to the late 14th century. I got lucky and got a awesome sunset when i visited 😍 wana see inside ? 😱 #foryou #scotland #visitscotland #fyp #history #foryoupage #braveheart #clans #castlesofscotland #ancestors #neverstopexplori

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6. www.walkhighlands.co.uk › moray › findlater-castleFindlater Castle from Cullen (Walkhighlands)

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   Explore the pretty fishing town of Cullen and then follow the dramatic coast to a sandy beach and then to the clifftop ruins of Findlater Castle.

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7. www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk › sandendFindlater Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland

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   Findlater Castle is a ruined fortress on a rocky promontory near Cullen and Sandend. Learn about its history, design, and risks, and see photos and maps of the site.

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8. www.visitabdn.com › listing › findlater-castleFindlater Castle - VisitAberdeenshire

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   Findlater Castle is a historic fortification on a cliff top with a 50 foot drop to the sea. It was first recorded in 1246 and has Norse origins. See photos and opening times.

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   What happened to Findlater Castle?

   • In 1560 the castle passed to Sir John Gordon, son of the 4th Earl of Huntly. In the Autumn of 1562 the Gordons rose in rebellion against Mary Queen of Scots, and Findlater Castle was besieged by Mary's forces. On 28 October 1562 Mary defeated the Gordons at the Battle of Corrichie, near Aberdeen, and Sir John was executed.

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   Where is Findlater Castle?

   • Findlater Castle. Findlater Castle is the old seat of the Earls of Findlater and Seafield, sitting on a 50-foot (15 m)-high cliff overlooking the Moray Firth on the coast of Banff and Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It lies about 15 km (9.3 mi) west of Banff, near the village of Sandend, between Cullen and Portsoy.

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   Is Findlater Castle worth a visit?

   • Loved Findlater Castle! A little off the beaten track but well worth a visit. Anyone with mobility issues will have problems accessing the castle as it’s down a very steep slope with no real path other than one worn away by other visitors.

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   What can you see at Findlater Castle?

   • It is possible to see a wide variety of wildlife at Findlater Castle on its coastal prominence. Dolphins , seals and Orca have been seen here in the past, but there is also a wide variety of birds. Macduff Aquarium nearby is a great place to learn more about the sea life in the North Sea.

   The ruins of Findlater Castle on the Moray Coast near Cullen

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   Are the ruins of Findlater Castle safe?

   • The ruins of Findlater Castle can be explored at your own risk, but there is always the fear that the castle could slip down the cliff into the sea or the lower rooms could collapse; it really does look that unstable.

   The ruins of Findlater Castle on the Moray Coast near Cullen

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   Where did the name Findlater come from?

   • The name "Findlater" seems to come from the Gaelic "fionn leitir", meaning "white cliff", and the first record of a castle here dates back as far as 1246. In the early 1260s the existing castle here was strengthened by King Alexander III in preparation for an expected invasion by King Håkon IV of Norway.

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10. thecastleguide.co.uk › castle › findlater-castleFindlater Castle - The Castle Guide

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    Learn about the history and architecture of Findlater Castle, a ruined C14/15 castle of Findlaters and Ogilvies on a clifftop promontory. The castle was abandoned in the C17 for Cullen House and is now a dangerous site for visitors.