Blairfindy Castle
Built by the Gordons in 1586, it is now
next to the Glenlivet distillery on the River
Livet. Thought to have been built as a
hunting seat of the Earls of Huntly, it's
true purpose may have been to control
the main access to Gordon country from
across the Ladder Hills.
A castle here was originally owned by the
Grants but the present structure is
Gordon work. It is a ruinous late 16th
century tower house in the L plan variety.
Above the arched entrance doorway is a
panel which bears the quartered arms of
the Gordons , the date 1586 and the initials
I.G and H.G. The basement is vaulted. The
Packhorse Bridge, a picturesque arch
bridge, stands nearby and is thought to have
been built in conjunction with Blairfindy.
Top: Blairfindy Castle
Above: Glinlivet Distillery with Blairfindy
Castle in the background.
Left: Packhorse Bridge spanning the
Livet River.
