Drumin Castle

Drumin Castle is a ruined tower house near Glenlivet, Moray, Scotland. The castle is situated on a ridge above the junction of the Livet and Avon Rivers. It is a designated scheduled monument.[1]

Drumin Castle
Ruins of Drumin Castle
General information
LocationMoray
Town or cityGlenlivet
CountryScotland

History

The lands were granted by King Robert II to his son Alexander Stewart in the early 1370s. It passed from the Stewart family to the Gordon family in 1490. The castle was abandoned in the 18th century and fell into disrepair.

References

57.35633°N 3.357322°W / 57.35633; -3.357322


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