Duffus Castle
Duffus Castle, near Elgin, Moray, Scotland, was a motte-and-bailey castle and was in use from c. 1140 to 1705. During its occupation it underwent many alterations. The most fundamental was the destruction of the original wooden structure and its replacement with one of stone. At the time of its establishment, it was one of the most secure fortifications in Scotland. At the death of the 2nd Lord Duffus in 1705, the castle had become totally unsuitable as a dwelling and so was abandoned.
| Duffus Castle | |
|---|---|
| Duffus, Nr Elgin, Moray, Scotland | |
| Coordinates | 57°41′16″N 3°21′41″W |
| Type | First castle: wood - Motte-and-bailey Second castle: stone - keep with curtain wall |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Historic Environment Scotland |
| Open to the public | Yes — No entry fee |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Built | c. 1140 & 1305 |
| Built by | First castle: Freskin, of Straloch and Duffus Second castle: Sir Reginald le Chen |
| In use | c.1140 to 1705 |
| Materials | Local stone, sandstone |
Scheduled monument | |
| Designated | 27 September 1996 |
| Reference no. | SM90105 |
| Category | Secular |
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