Balvenie Castle, Banffshire

Balvenie Castle is a ruined mediæval castle at Balvenie, Banffshire. It was built in the 12th century by a branch of the powerful Comyn family (the Black Comyns) and extended and altered in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is within the council area of Moray.
Historic Environment Scotland Scheduled Monument SM90028.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Banffshire
Lat, Long: 57.453317,-3.1248778
Grid Reference: NJ 3259 4089
Civil Parish: Mortlach CP
Council Area: Moray CA
Police Area: Scotland (North East) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 299731
Entry Type: Main listing (P)

GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Balvenie_Castle,_Banffshire_299731

Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Balvenie_Castle

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