Drive to Corgarff Castle - Sunday 10th November 2013.
Cults to Corgarff Castle - appx 51 miles.
Corgarff Castle stands in a wild and lonely spot at the head of Strathdon. Head due west from here and the next road you reach is 20 miles away at Glenmore, near Aviemore And en route you will have crossed the high northern slopes of the Cairngorm plateau. The castle is thought to have been built in about 1550 by John Forbes of Towie. It would initially have comprised a tower house set within a walled enclosure.
In 1748 Corgarff Castle was converted into barracks. At the same time it acquired the very unusual star shaped encircling wall.
In 1748 Corgarff Castle was converted into barracks. At the same time it acquired the very unusual star shaped encircling wall.
Corgarff Castle.
More photos from the trip to Corgarff Castle in gallery format. Click any picture to enlarge ....
Panoramic at Deeside Gliding Club.