Balfluig Castle

Heritage Site in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Balfluig Castle

Main Street, Alford, Aberdeenshire Credit: Gordon Brown

Balfluig Castle is a historic site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The castle dates back to the 16th century and is a well-preserved example of a traditional Scottish tower house. The castle is situated on a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside, offering panoramic views of the area.

The castle features a rectangular tower with four storeys, as well as a courtyard enclosed by a curtain wall. The architecture of Balfluig Castle is typical of the period, with thick stone walls, narrow windows, and a spiral staircase leading to the upper levels.

Throughout its history, Balfluig Castle has been home to several prominent Scottish families, including the Leslies and the Forbes. The castle played a role in the turbulent history of Scotland, witnessing battles and political intrigue over the centuries.

Today, Balfluig Castle is a popular tourist attraction and a designated heritage site. Visitors can explore the grounds, including the tower house and courtyard, and learn about the history of the castle through interpretive displays. The castle offers a glimpse into Scotland's past and provides a unique opportunity to experience life in a medieval stronghold.

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Balfluig Castle Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.2243/-2.6863 or Grid Reference NJ5815. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Main Street, Alford, Aberdeenshire

Gordon Brown

Stewart Road, Alford, Aberdeenshire

Gordon Brown

Watchmakers Lane, Alford

The building is 55-57 Main Street, Alford which has its own Aberdeenshire Historic Environment Record listing, but with no detail other than it appears on the OS second edition map! It has a neatly corbelled corner door and (?) early 20th century wooden shop fascia.

Alan Murray-Rust

Main Street, Alford

Looking east at Watchmakers Lane.

Alan Murray-Rust

Cruden Bay Hotel Tramcar, Grampian Transport Museum

Finely restored from its condition as a summerhouse, which it had been since it ceased service in 1941. Unusually, but perhaps unsurprisingly, it was built by the railway company itself, rather than a specialist tramcar builder. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Cruden Bay Hotel Tramcar, Grampian Transport Museum

Finely restored from its condition as a summerhouse, which it had been since it ceased service in 1941. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Bear on a box, Grampian Transport Museum

A number of toy animals are to be found around the museum for children to discover as part of a trail.

Alan Murray-Rust

Donside Road, Alford

The A944 heading towards the A97 (for Huntly).

Alan Murray-Rust

And I shall go into the hare (the shapeshifter)

Ralph Greig

Haughton House

Ralph Greig

Alford Dry Ski Slope

The dry ski slope near Alford Academy.

Scott Cormie

Baled field near Archballoch

Looking north down a baled field between Archballoch and Brainley.

Scott Cormie

Distant view to Kinstair

Looking north-east to Kinstair in the distance across a field of bales, with Bennachie on the horizon.

Scott Cormie

Western end of the long straight minor road

Looking from the west end of the mile long straight narrow minor road between Dikehead and Kincraigie.

Scott Cormie

Field of bales

Looking north-east across a field of bales from the roadside at Little Endovie, with Bennachie in the distance.

Scott Cormie

A944 east of Alford

The A944 heading west to Alford in the distance.

Scott Cormie

Aberdeen Angus

Aberdeen Angus sculpture by David Annand at the eastern entrance to Alford on the A944.

Scott Cormie

Controlled chaos at the 2011 Alford motorbike convention

I'm tickled by the sponsors who are inscribed on the saddle - "The Bike Insurer!" This picture shows John Pearson of the Squib Freestyle MX Team in action at Alford.

Des Colhoun

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Balfluig Castle is located at Grid Ref: NJ5815 (Lat: 57.2243, Lng: -2.6863)