Thornton Castle, Marykirk

Thornton Castle, Marykirk, Aberdeenshire is a fortress or fortified residence in Marykirk, Aberdeenshire. Parts of the house date from 1531.[1][2][3]

Not to be confused with Thornton Castle, Innerwick.
Thornton Castle, 2005 photograph

It was the traditional home of the Strachan family, but was held more recently by Rev Dr Alexander Crombie (1762–1840). Architecturally, it is a small square tower house, dated 1531, of three storeys.

References
  1. "Thornton Castle, Marykirk". Historic Scotland Environment.
  2. "Thornton Castle, Marykirk". Scotlands Places.
  3. "Thornton Castle, Marykirk, Aberdeenshire". British Listed Buildings.

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