Cairnbulg Castle

Dating from the 14th century and extensively rebuilt in the 16th century, Cairnbulg Castle (also called Philorth Castle) is a fine example of a Z-plan tower house. The castle was restored in the 19th century and remains the seat of Lady Saltoun. It is one of the famous Nine Castles of Knuckle, a group of castles in the Buchan area. The castle's strategic position on the northeast coast made it important for controlling sea approaches to Scotland, and it has been continuously occupied for over 600 years.