Grid reference NJ7005
3 km from Tillybirloch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Midmar Castle
Midmar Castle, taken from the west. Midmar is one of the famous castles of Mar, superb examples of Scottish castle building, with many examples of corbelling, crow-stepped gables, round towers, etc. It is now in private hands but may be... (more)
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Kirkstyle
The abandoned cottage is close to the road leading to the Manse of Midmar.
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William Meston grave slab, Midmar old kirkyard
Memorial to William Meston, blacksmith (died. 1723), erected by his son (also William Meston), who was professor of philosophy at Marischal College, Aberdeen. For the inscription and more details, see Epitaphs and Inscriptions from Burial... (more)
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Midmar Castle.
Z plan castle. Dates from 1564. Privately owned.
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B9119 towards Tarland
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View towards the church
Uphill from B9119.
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Red Deer stags
Part of a farmed herd, at Midmar.
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Midmar Castle
One of the celebrated Castles of Mar. It is a 16th century tower house and a former Gordon stronghold.
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Field by Midmar Castle
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Cunningar Motte
The motte was built in the 12th or 13th century, and had a timber fort on its summit. This was abandoned by the end of the 16th century. The top has since been quarried, so the present shape is probably nothing like the original. See also... (more)
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Midmar Old Kirk
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Access to Midmar Old Kirk
From Tarland road (B9119).
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