Wine Tower

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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Wine Tower is one of two tower houses the Albion Guide maps in Aberdeenshire. It is looked after by Historic Environment Scotland. Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse and Pittulie Castle are among the castles within 5.4 km.

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