Lickleyhead Castle
📍 Aberdeenshire, Scotland
About
Lickleyhead Castle is a well-restored L-plan castle, dating from around 1600, a kilometre south of Auchleven, by the banks of the Gadie Burn, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Alternative spellings are Licklihead and Licklyhead Castle.
Built around 1629 by the Forbes family, with possible earlier origins in the 16th century. A classic Z-plan tower house with round towers at opposing corners. The castle fell into disrepair but was restored in the 20th century. Now operates as a holiday accommodation. Features crow-stepped gables, gun loops, and original architectural details typical of northeast Scotland.
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