MHG3555 - Aldourie Castle
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Type and Period (1)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
Aldourie Castle, built in 1626.
OS 6"map, Inverness-shire, 2nd ed., (1905)
Aldourie Castle was built in 1626, the north wing and turrets added in 1850 and the whole building restored in or around 1900.
The noted historian and statesman Sir James MacKintosh born 1765, died 1832, lived the most of his childhood in the castle. The castle had no other historical association (Colonel A Cameron, Aldourie Castle, Dores).
The castle, a harled, three-storeyed building, is in good condition. (Visible on GP air photograph AO/62/114/2).
Visited by OS (E G C) 20 March 1962.
Architect: Thomas MacKenzie, Sir Robert Lorimer 1903-4 - additions
Jim Bone APs 2003 - HAW 10/2003
NH63NW 9.00 6012 3721
NH63NW 9.01 NH 6015 3688 Stables
NH63NW 9.02 c.NH 6021 3693 Gatepiers
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6008 3724 (165m by 151m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH63NW |
| Civil Parish | DORES |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB535 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/13188 (View HES Canmore entry for this site)
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