Aikenway Castle

Aikenway Castle was a castle about 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of Rothes, Moray, Scotland, on the southern bank of the River Spey.[1]

Aikenway Castle
Rothes, Moray in Scotland
Surviving stonework at Aikenway Castle
Aikenway Castle
Coordinates57.541221°N 3.1854387°W / 57.541221; -3.1854387
TypeMedieval castle
Site information
Open to
the public		yes
ConditionRuinous

Little remains of the ruinous castle.[2]

Description

The stone castle was built on a steep promontory on a bend in the River Spey.[1] Its strategic location made it naturally defended on three sides. The only approach to the castle was via a narrow ridge to the south. There is evidence that the ridge was mined to make it steeper.[3] The castle is said to have been known for its interior oak panelling.[2]

History

The history of the castle is not known. Traces of the castle, including a west turret survived until 1870. A brother of Earl Leslie of Rothes is said to have occupied it.[3]

The last occupants recorded were Margaret and Christian Leslie, in 1729.[2]

References
  1. Coventry, Martin (2001). The Castles of Scotland. Musselburgh: Goblinshead. p. 50. ISBN 1-899874-26-7.
  2. "scotclans". Scotclans. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  3. "Canmore". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
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