Coull Castle | |
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Coordinates | 57°06′31″N 2°48′23″W / 57.1087°N 2.8063°WCoordinates: 57°06′31″N 2°48′23″W / 57.1087°N 2.8063°W |
Site history | |
Built | 13th century |
Coull Castle was an 13th-century castle to the south of Coull, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
The castle occupies an important and commanding position along the northern approach to Aboyne. Built by the Durwards in the 13th century and was part of the barony of O’Neill. The castle consisted of a pentagonal courtyard, with at least three flanking towers.
Slight traces of the castle are visible above ground.