Abergeldie was granted to a younger son of the earl of huntly in 1482, and the tower was built by the 3rd or 4th laird in the middle of the 16th century It was repeatedly besieged and garrisoned during the jacobite period, and was leased by the royal family in the mid 19th century. Abergeldie castle is a tower house style of castle located in royal deeside near the royal family country home at balmoral near ballater The castle is three storeys tall with an attic in height and vaulted basement. The royal family rented abergeldie castle, which is about two miles (3.2km) east of balmoral, between 1848 and 1970 before mr gordon moved into his ancient family home in 1972. It stands at an altitude of 840 feet (260 m), on the south bank of the river dee, 5 miles (8 km) west of ballater, and about 2 miles (3 km) east of the royal residence of balmoral castle.
Situated in the picturesque royal deeside, abergeldie castle, is located near the royal family's country home at balmoral near ballater and braemar The tower house was built in the 16th century by the head of the gordon family, sir alexander gordon of midmar. The castle has been in the possession of the gordon family since 1482 Abergeldie castle is a category a listed building that remains a significant historical site The castle, a turreted square block tower house, was built around 1550. Choose from 3 versatile, engaging colors to beautifully complement the décor in any room.
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