FORDYCE CASTLE

Fordyce Castle was built in 1592 and is situated in the medieval barony of Fordyce. The village is nestled in rolling countryside but a mere mile from the sea... Fordyce Castle was built for Thomas Menzies of Kirkhill. He was a wealthy merchant in Aberdeen and provost of Aberdeen in 1588 and 1599. His family were very wealthy and influential and had held the Provostship of Aberdeen for 94 of the previous 100 years. He married Margaret Ogilvie who was the daughter of Alexander Ogilvie of Durne. When Margaret's brother died she inherited the lands and titles of Durne and Thomas became Laird of Durne... Fordyce Castle, Self Catering Accomodation in the North East of Scotland.

Primary location: Banff United Kingdom