Thornton Castle, Marykirk Explained

Thornton Castle, Marykirk, Aberdeenshire is a fortress or fortified residence in Marykirk, Aberdeenshire. Parts of the house date from 1531.^{[1] [2] [3]}

It was the traditional home of the Strachan family, but was held more recently by Rev Dr Alexander Crombie (1762–1840). Architecturally, it is a small square tower house, dated 1531, of three storeys.

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56.8368°N -2.5137°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Thornton Castle, Marykirk . Historic Scotland Environment .
2. Web site: Thornton Castle, Marykirk . Scotlands Places .
3. Web site: Thornton Castle, Marykirk, Aberdeenshire . British Listed Buildings .