Huntly Castle
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Castle Facts:
Location: Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Built: 15th to 17th century.
Condition: Ruined.
Ownership / Access: Historic Scotland.
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Price of Admission: Check their website for more info.
Notes: Huntly Castle is a ruined castle in Huntly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was the ancestral home of the chief of Clan Gordon, Earl of Huntly. Huntly Castle remained under the ownership of the Clan Gordon until 1923. Today, the remains of the castle are cared for by Historic Scotland. Pure Strength I, a major international strongman competition, was held on the grounds of Huntly Castle in 1987. The winner of the contest was Jon Pall Sigmarsson of Iceland.
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