Udny Castle, Pitmedden, United Kingdom

The exact construction date of Udny Castle is unknown, but its foundations probably date from the late 14th or early 15th century. The castle was abandoned sometime around 1775 then repair work was undertaken in 1801. In 1964, restoration work was begun on the original tower house and the mansion house was demolished.

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Hazel Begg (3 years ago)
Beautiful place, but a very rude man said that it private property and the public are NOT welcome to look at the ground.... man was very threatening towards us in front of my 6 yr old daughter!!!! Ps the website says it's FULLY OPEN! .

Morag Mundie (3 years ago)
Beautiful walks so lucky to have this on our doorstep, appreciate access through private grounds.

LightCosmic (3 years ago)
Beautiful area relatively short walk.

I G Cameron (3 years ago)
Nice place for a strole in the grounds.

Tork Mackenzie (3 years ago)
Small private castle which grounds are open to the public , It was built in the 15th century and its still owned by the Udny family who restored the original tower house in the 1960's. There is a small statue of the Lairds fool Jaime Fleeman who saved the family papers from being destriyed in a fire.

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