Braemar Castle


Caption
View of Exterior
Related person
John Erskine, Earl of Mar (architect)
Date
1628
Location
Europe->United Kingdom->Scotland->Aberdeenshire (unitary authority)
Description
Braemar Castle was built in 1628 by John Erskine, Earl of Mar. The castle was built over an existing fortified site. It is an L-plan castle surrounded by a star-shaped curtain wall. Today, the castle is privately owned and open to the public in the summer months.
Style/Period
17th Century (1600 - 1699 CE)