Balquhain Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Balquhain Castle is one of 39 castles the Albion Guide maps in Aberdeenshire. The nearest other castle is Tolquhon Castle, 14.9 km to the east. For arrivals by rail, Inverurie Station is 4.8 km to the east.

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