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Balvenie Castle

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Balvenie Castle is a castle in Moray. It is one of eleven castles the Albion Guide maps in the county. It is looked after by Historic Environment Scotland.

Nearby castles include Auchindoun Castle and Cauddwell Castle. The closest station is Keith, 14.9 km to the north-east.

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