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Idoch Castle was a medieval stronghold, likely built in the late 14th or early 15th century, and is associated with the Keith family, a prominent Scottish noble lineage. It is remembered for its strategic location and the historical significance of the Keiths in the governance of Scotland.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Idoch Castle as Castle (medieval), Human Remains (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

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