"One of the finest edificies in Scotland"

19 September 2011

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Smiths Gore’s Fochabers office is marketing Brucklay Castle in Maud near Aberdeen.

The castle was originally built in about 1600 and was substantially remodelled in 1850 in the Victorian Baronial style. It has since fallen into a ruinous state and plans have been drawn up to create a modern day castle of manageable size. (Full planning and Listed Building consent has been granted).

The castle is set within about 60 acres of mature parkland and woodland and has a private driveway.

In its heyday Brucklay was regarded as one of the ‘finest edifices in Scotland’. The castle has passed through three families including the Dingwalls and finally the Dingwall Fordyces. There was a brief period during the Second World War when it was used as a guards’ residence for a P.O.W. camp. It has been unoccupied since 1952.

Selling Agent Jamie Watson comments: “Although Brucklay Castle is a major renovation project, the new building can be constructed in modern materials with energy efficient considerations. The new owner will have the opportunity of purchasing an historic building with the advantage of implementing some mod cons as well.”

Offers over £600,000 are invited. Please contact Jamie Watson in Smiths Gore’s Fochabers office on 01343 823000.