Drum Castle is a medieval Scottish castle located in the Aberdeenshire region of Scotland .
| Castle | |
| Dram Castle | |
|---|---|
| English Drum castle | |
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| A country | Scotland |
| Region | Aberdeenshire |
| Site | nts.org.uk/Visit/Drum-Ca... |
The name of the castle comes from the Gaelic word - druim ( Russian crest). [one]
Built in the 13th century , the castle tower is considered one of the three oldest towers in Scotland , preserved unchanged. A large wing was added in 1619 . Further changes were made during the Victorian era . [one]
In 2013, during the restoration of the watchtower, architects discovered secret rooms and a hidden passage to the main hall. [2]
The castle is currently owned by the National Trust of Scotland . The castle is open to the public during the summer months. [one]
See also
- List of castles in Scotland
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 3 Drum Castle . The National Trust for Scotland. Date of treatment November 25, 2017.
- ↑ Secret rooms .