Drum Castle - Wikipedia
Drum Castle is a castle near Drumoak in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. For centuries it was the seat of the chief of Clan Irvine. [1] The place-name Drum is derived from Gaelic druim, 'ridge'. [2] The site is located approximately 6 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles (10.5 kilometres) northeast of Banchory and 3 miles (5 kilometres) west of Peterculter.
Drum Castle - National Trust for Scotland
Visit one of Scotland’s oldest tower houses. Stroll through the Old Wood of Drum, home to oak trees dating from the 1700s. Admire Drum’s exquisite chapel, built in the 1500s. Relax amid the heady scents of roses in the walled garden. The sweep of 700 years of history is stamped into Drum’s battlements, medieval square tower and sprawling ...
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate, Banchory – Castles - VisitScotland
Drum Castle has something for everyone, from the medieval High Hall to modern art exhibitions. Take a stroll through the grounds to see the centuries-old oak trees and magnificent wildlife, and breathe in the perfumes of the Garden of Historic Roses.
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate - All You Need to Know ... - Tripadvisor
We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon visit to Drum Castle. Immaculate grounds, reasonably priced refreshments and a fantastic play area for children. The highlight of our visit was the excellent tour of the castle by Reece who shared so much of the history of the place and its artefacts, as he guided us through each room.
Drum Castle Tour Information - Secret Scotland
Drum Castle is the oldest intact building in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. Drum Castle is a jumbled collection of adjoining buildings from different periods.
Drum Castle - Peterculter - Parks & Gardens
Drum Castle is situated today amid some 393 acres (159ha) of policies. They extend north and west to the edge of the Old Forest of Drum, south to the access road to the Home Farm, and east to the lodge on the A93.
Drum Castle - VisitScotland
Granted to William de Irwyn by King Robert the Bruce in 1323, Drum Castle’s origins date back to medieval times. See with your own eyes how this fascinating castle has been expanded over the centuries – from the original square tower of the 13th century, to the Jacobean mansion house and later Victorian additions.
Top 10 Facts about Drum Castle - Discover Walks Blog
2022年5月24日 · Home to the Irvines clan for over 650 years, Drum Castle is now governed by the National Trust of Scotland and open to the public. Here are the top 10 facts about the tower of Drum you might want to know.
Outdoors - National Trust for Scotland
Drum Castle. Outdoors. Dating back to the 12th century, the Old Wood of Drum once stretched all the way from Peterculter to Banchory, and served as a royal hunting forest. The wood provided an essential supply of oak, and many fine ships and buildings – including Drum Castle itself – were built from oak trees cut from Drum Estate.
Drum Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
Drum Castle started life as the imposing tower house that today continues to dominate the east side of the castle. 70ft high and with walls that are 12ft thick at ground level, this was designed to be impregnable in an age before artillery.
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