What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records 'fiddes Castle' as Castle (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Fiddes Castle was a medieval tower house built in the 16th century, likely by the Maxwell family, who were prominent in the region. It is remembered for its strategic position in the Scottish Borders and its association with the turbulent history of border conflicts.
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Places near here
FiddesbegFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 403 yd
Hill of Fiddes stone circleArchaeological place · 447 yd
Hill of FiddesBurial Ground (period Unknown), Chapel (period Unknown)(possible) · 588 yd
Fiddesbeg CottagesCottage(s) (period Unassigned) · 653 yd
Craibadona MossForest · 1.3 mi
Logierieve WoodPicnic place · 1.9 mi
Castle of EsslemontCastle (medieval), Moated Site (medieval), Tower House(s) (medieval) · 3.4 mi
Udny Green SchoolNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 3.7 mi
Belhelvie War MemorialMemorial · 3.8 mi
Udny CastleCountry House (19th Century), Tower House (medieval) · 3.8 mi
Ellon War MemorialMemorial · 4.0 mi
Pitmedden GardenHeritage attraction · 4.0 mi