Knockhall Castle

Knockhall Castle is a historic Scottish castle near to Newburgh, Aberdeenshire.

Knockhall Castle in 2006

It was built by Lord Sinclair of Newburgh in 1565. James VI stayed on 9 July 1589.[1] It was purchased by Clan Udny, who moved into the castle in 1634. The building was damaged in 1639 when taken by the Earl Marischal for the Covenanters, but was later returned to Udny hands. The Clan remained in the castle until 1734, when an accidental fire gutted the building and the Clan moved back to their other property, Udny Castle. Jamie Fleeman, the Laird of Udny's fool, is credited with saving the life of the family in the fire.[2] The castle remains a ruin to this day and is designated a scheduled monument.[3][4]

Reports in late 2019 indicated that the castle was for sale but redevelopment would require planning permission.[5]

References
  1. Calendar State Papers Scotland, vol. 10 (Edinburgh, 1936), p. 117.
  2. "Udny". Travel Scotland. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
  3. Historic Environment Scotland. "Knockhall Castle (SM5577)". Retrieved 16 April 2019.
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