The Castles in Scotland's Castle Country and along Aberdeenshire's Castle Trail can be divided in to four main groups:

• Castles in North East Aberdeenshire

The castles in the North East of Aberdeenshire include Duff House near MacDuff, Fyvie Castle near Turiff, Haddo House near Ellon, Slains Castle near Cruden Bay and Tolquhon Castle near Pitmedden.
 

• Castles in North West Aberdeenshire

Historical castellated houses in the North West of Aberdeenshire include Huntly Castle and Kildrummy Castle.
 

• Castles in South East Aberdeenshire

Balmoral Castle, Braemar Castle and Corgarff Castle are the main castles in the south east of Aberdeenshire.
 

• Castles in South West Aberdeenshire

In the South West of Aberdeenshire is Castle Fraser, Crathes Castle, Craigievar Castle and Drum Castle.

There are numerous fascinating and beautiful castles in Aberdeenshire.  See a map showing the location of Aberdeenshire's castles.