
What is recorded here
Kildrummy Castle is a ruined fortress in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, built in the 13th century as the seat of the Earls of Mar. It is one of the most extensive surviving castles from that era in eastern Scotland. The shield-shaped structure features independent towers and overlooks a steep ravine, reflecting its long history of sieges and royal ownership. Today Historic Environment Scotland preserves the site as a scheduled monument open to the public.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kildrummy Castle as No Class (event) (21st Century). 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.
Kildrummy Castle was built by the Comyn family in the 13th century and later held by the Earls of Mar, playing a key role in Scottish history due to its strategic importance and association with major medieval events, including the Wars of Scottish Independence.
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