What is recorded here

Kildrummy Castle is a shield-shaped ruin in Aberdeenshire, built in the mid-13th century as the seat of the Earls of Mar. Its pointed walls faced a steep ravine, while twin towers guarded the narrow end against sieges that bled the land for centuries. John Strachan stripped its ironwork in 1538 to forge horseshoes and plough parts, turning a noble home into farm tools. The castle survived abandonment in 1716, preserving the shape of a weapon that never stopped pointing at the dark.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kildrummy Castle as Grave Slab (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.

Kildrummy Castle was built by the Comyn family in the 13th century and later held by the Earls of Mar, playing a significant role in Scottish history due to its strategic importance and association with key medieval events. It is remembered as one of the largest and most important castles in northern Scotland.

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