[2] The property belonged to the Baird family from 1568, but it was acquired by the Earls of Aberdeen, Gordons, in the mid 18th century.
The estate was later inherited by Robert's brother James and then by their nephew George Alexander Baird.
[2] It is believed that some of the material from the demolition was used in the construction of Denburn House in New Pitsligo, in particular panelling and timber work.
[3] The structure was on the side of a ravine, the Den of Auchmedden, leading northwards to the coast at the village of Pennan.
[2] Thomas the Rhymer supposedly prophesied that "there shall be an eagle in the craig while there is a Bird in Auchmeddan", and when the Bairds left the property a pair of eagles which nested on a crag near the castle are supposed to have left too.