Midmar Castle

[2] The present structure was erected on the site of an earlier tower, destroyed by forces loyal to Mary, Queen of Scots, during her punitive expedition against the Earl of Huntly in 1562.

This expedition culminated in the Battle of Corrichie at which George Gordon of Midmar fought.

He was subsequently deprived of his lands, though they were restored in 1565, after which he employed George Bell to build a new castle.

[1] From 1730 the castle was remodelled inside and outside, and most of the present interiors date from this time.

It was sold in July 2011 to Tom Cross, former chief executive of Dana Petroleum, for £2.8 million.