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Crathes Castle, Kincardineshire

Crathes Castle is a 16th-century castle near Banchory, Kincardineshire. It is a harled castle was built by the Burnetts of Leys and was held in that family for almost 400 years. The castle is in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. It is within the council area of Aberdeenshire.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB3262.

Place Type: 16th-century Castle
Historic County: Kincardineshire
Lat, Long: 57.061475,-2.4396581
Grid Reference: NO 7343 9680
Civil Parish: Banchory-Ternan CP
Council Area: Aberdeenshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (North East) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 301131
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Crathes_Castle,_Kincardineshire_301131

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