Castles, Historic Houses & Museums

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While Balmoral Castle is the largest local draw there are many other castles, museums and historic houses within easy reach of The Gordon.  

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From dramatic coastal strongholds to Jacobite fortresses; ancestral seats to inspiration for Walt Disney - the local castles of Kildrummy, Dunottar, Drum, Crathes, Braemar, Huntly, Knock, Fyvie, Slains Craigievar, Fraser and Corgarff can provide many days entertainment covering a wide range of historical periods.

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The town of Alford holds two excellent museums - the Grampian Transport Museum and the Alford Heritage Museum, the latter providing a fascinating glimpse into past lives in this rural part of the country - the Victorian school room is a particular highlight.  For a more unusual museum why not try the Peterhead Prison Museum - experiencing life in a real Victorian era prison.

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For an altogether grander experience the county boasts wonderful stately homes and gardens in Leith Hall, Haddo House, Duff House and Pitmedden Garden.