Boddam Castle

Boddam Castle
Looking northeast. Buchan Ness Lighthouse is visible in the background on the left
Interactive map of Boddam Castle
57°27′58.6″N 1°46′53.3″W / 57.466278°N 1.781472°W / 57.466278; -1.781472
LocationBoddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
History
Builtearly 16th century
Official name
Boddam Castle
TypeSecular: castle
Designated26 December 1972
Reference no.SM3252

Boddam Castle is a ruined castle in Boddam, Aberdeenshire, on the coast of north-east Scotland. It was thought to have been built in the early 16th century as a seat for the Keiths of Ludquharn. It is a scheduled monument and was a Category B listed structure until its listed status was removed in 2015 due to dual designation. Only slight remains survive, chiefly parts of a gatehouse with a semi-circular moulded archway and a window with a relieving arch above.

Parts of the castle's cannons were still lying sunk in the bank as late as 1776.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "Boddam Castle (SM3252)".
  2. 1 2 Historic Environment Scotland. "BODDAM CASTLE (LB13888)".
  3. ↑ McKean, Charles (1990). Banff & Buchan: An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Mainstream Publications Ltd. p. 165. ISBN 185158-231-2.