Aikenway Castle

Aikenway Castle was a castle about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Charlestown of Aberlour, Moray, Scotland, south of the river Spey.[1]

Little remains of the castle.[2]

Remains of Aikenway Castle

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]

Structure

The castle was built on a steep promontory above a loop on the river.[1] It was naturally defended on three sides; there is evidence of artificial scarping on the narrow ridge by which the castle may be approached from the other side.[3]

The castle is said to have been lined with oak panels, and gained its name from this.[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.

57.5413°N 3.186°W / 57.5413; -3.186

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