What is recorded here

Fyvie Castle, East Gate Lodge stands in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, a small gate lodge belonging to the castle estate. Its period remains unassigned, but its function is clear: it marked the entrance, controlled who approached, and gave the domain a threshold. The lodge may have housed a keeper, guarded carts and riders, and translated the grand castle into a human-scale doorway.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Fyvie Castle, East Gate Lodge as Lodge (period Unassigned). 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.

Fyvie Castle, East Gate Lodge is part of the historic Fyvie Castle estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, which was originally built by the Forbes family in the 13th century and later held by the Earls of Kinnoull. The lodge is significant as part of a well-preserved medieval and later castle complex with strong historical and architectural associations.

The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.