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Old Slains Castle
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Slains Castle (otherwise known as Old Slains Castle) is a ruined castle near Collieston in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is not to be confused with New Slains Castle, a separate building located five miles (eight kilometres) northeast. Built in the 13th century, it was partly destroyed in 1594.
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Old Slains Castle | |
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![]() The remains of Old Slains Castle | |
Coordinates | 57.3609°N 1.91438°W / 57.3609; -1.91438 |
OS grid reference | NK052300 |
Built | 13th-century |
Built for | Comyn, Earl of Buchan |
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