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Duffus Castle, (HES), off B9012, 8km northwest of Elgin. Open at all times.
Massive ruins of a fine motte and bailey castle surrounded by a moat still entire and filled with water.
A fine 14th century tower crowns the Norman motte, the original seat of the de Moravia family, the Murrays, and now represented by the dukedoms of Atholl and Sutherland. Nearly 8 acres are enclosed by the precinct ditch.
- Type:
- Landmark