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Delgatie Castle is acastle nearTurriff, inAberdeenshire,Scotland.
A castle has stood on the site of Delgatie Castle since the year 1030AD, although the earliest parts of the castle standing today were built between 1570 and 1579.[1] Additional wings and achapel were added in 1743.
The castle was stripped from the disgracedHenry de Beaumont,Earl of Buchan, after theBattle of Bannockburn in 1314 and given toClan Hay (later to become theEarls of Erroll).Mary, Queen of Scots, was a guest at the castle in 1562 after theBattle of Corrichie.[2]
Architecturally, the castle consists of a keep, adjoining house and two later wings. Notable features include a very wideturnpike stair andpainted ceilings dating from the 16th century in two of the rooms, one dating from 1592, and the other from 1597.[3]The Hay family arms may be seen in many places, including the three cattle yokes which recall a farmer and his two sons who were instrumental in the defeat of aDanish raiding party atCruden Bay. (SeeClan Hay for more detail.)
Today, the castle and its gardens are owned by the Delgatie Castle Trust. The castle, grounds and café are open to the public throughout the summer months and suites within the castle itself and a number of cottages on the estate are available to rent. There is also a popular fishing site on the river passing through.
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