# Midmar Castle

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{{Short description|Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland}}
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'''Midmar Castle''' is a 16th-century castle in [Aberdeenshire](/source/Aberdeenshire), Scotland, located {{convert|12|km}} west of [Westhill](/source/Westhill%2C_Aberdeenshire) and {{convert|3.5|km}} west of [Echt](/source/Echt%2C_Aberdeenshire). The castle was built for George Gordon of Midmar and [Abergeldie](/source/Abergeldie_Castle) between 1565 and 1575, and was constructed by the stonemason and architect George Bell.<ref name=rcahms>{{Historic Environment Scotland|cat=PLA|num=18527 |num2=NJ70NW 13 |desc=Midmar Castle |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref> The castle is protected as a category A [listed building](/source/listed_building).<ref name=lbr>{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=LB16262 |desc=MIDMAR CASTLE. |cat=A |access-date=10 January 2019|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>

==History==
The present structure was erected on the site of an earlier tower, destroyed by forces loyal to [Mary, Queen of Scots](/source/Mary%2C_Queen_of_Scots), during her punitive expedition against the [Earl of Huntly](/source/George_Gordon%2C_4th_Earl_of_Huntly) in 1562. This expedition culminated in the [Battle of Corrichie](/source/Battle_of_Corrichie) at which George Gordon of Midmar fought. He was subsequently deprived of his lands, though they were restored in 1565, after which he employed George Bell to build a new castle. In 1594 the castle was attacked after the [Battle of Glenlivet](/source/Battle_of_Glenlivet).<ref name=rcahms/>

Alexander Grant purchased Midmar in 1728 and renamed it Grantsfield.<ref name=rcahms/> From 1730 the castle was remodelled inside and outside, and most of the present interiors date from this time. Repairs were carried out in 1840.<ref name=lbr/> From 1842 until 1977 the castle was uninhabited, though maintained, preserving the 18th-century rooms.<ref name=rcahms/> Restoration began in 1977 and the castle has been a private residence since. It was sold in July 2011 to Tom Cross, former chief executive of [Dana Petroleum](/source/Dana_Petroleum), for £2.8 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2368727/ |title=Former oil boss king of the castle |work=[The Press and Journal](/source/The_Press_and_Journal_(Scotland)) |date=27 July 2011}}</ref>

The 16th- or 17th-century [walled garden](/source/walled_garden), with [bee bole](/source/bee_bole)s in the walls, is also a category A listed building,<ref>{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=LB16264 |desc=MIDMAR CASTLE, WALLED GARDEN |cat=A |access-date=10 January 2019|fewer-links=yes}}</ref> along with the 18th-century sundial.<ref>{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=LB16263 |desc=MIDMAR CASTLE, SUNDIAL |cat=A|access-date=10 January 2019|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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*{{cite journal |url=http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/adsdata/arch-352-1/dissemination/pdf/vol_113/113_594_619.pdf |title=Midmar Castle, Aberdeenshire |author=Slade, H Gordon |journal=Proceedings of the [Society of Antiquaries of Scotland](/source/Society_of_Antiquaries_of_Scotland) |year=1983 |pages=594–619 |volume=113}}
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Category:Castles in Aberdeenshire
Category:Category A listed buildings in Aberdeenshire
Category:Listed castles in Scotland
Category:Houses completed in 1575

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