Balvenie Castle

Balvenie Castle

Balvenie Castle is a ruined castle near Dufftown in the Moray region of Scotland.

Originally known as "Mortlach", it was built in the 12th century by the Comyn Clan (the "Black Comyns") and extended in the 15th and 16th centuries.

The castle fell into the ownership of the House of Douglas in the early 14th century when the Comyns were reduced by Robert the Bruce. In turn King James II wiped out the Douglases and it was granted to John Stewart, the first Earl of Atholl. Balvenie Castle served as a garrison during the Jacobite rebellion. It was abandoned in 1720s but was last used by the Hanovarian forces of the Crown (under the Duke of Cumberland) leading up to the Battle of Culloden.

Today, the remains of the castle are owned by Historic Scotland. They are open to the public during the summer months. Balvenie whisky is produced by William Grant & Sons at the Balvenie distillery next to the castle.

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