Why this matters
Findochty Castle, a medieval tower house in Moray, Scotland, was built in the 16th century by the Gordon family, a powerful and influential clan in the region. It is remembered for its strategic position and as an example of the defensive architecture used by Scottish noble families during the late medieval period.
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Findochty Castle as Castle (medieval), Tower House (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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