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Tolquhon Castle
Tolquhon Castle (pronounced: "toll-hoon", and sometimes spelt 'Tolquhoun') is located in Aberdeenshire, about 20 miles northwest of Aberdeen. The current castle was built by William Forbes from 1584-1589 to replace an earlier towerhouse known as Preston's Tower, which is still partly intact, forming the left-hand tower when viewed from in front of the gatehouse (at the northern corner).
The castle features unusual gun ports in the towers adjacent to the entrance, a design which was subsequently used in Dean Castle. Also unusual is the stone tilework in the main hall.
References
"Investigating Tolquhon Castle" from the Historic Scotland, "Information for Teachers" series.
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 View from front |
 Main hall from above |
 Central courtyard and rear living area |
 Detail of stone tile floor in main hall |
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