Historical Geography information for Fyvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Place Name | Fyvie Castle |
| Description | Fyvie Castle is a well maintained, tourist castle in the village of Fyvie, near Turriff in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The earliest parts of Fyvie Castle date from the 13th century - some sources claim it was built in 1211 by William the Lion. Fyvie was the site of an open-air court held by Robert the Bruce, and Charles I lived there as a child. Following the Battle of Otterburn in 1390, it ceased to be a royal stronghold and instead fell into the possession of five successive families - Preston, Meldrum, Seton, Gordon and Leith - each of whom added a new tower to the castle. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Fyvie |
| County | Aberdeenshire |
| Country | Scotland |
| SiteID | 93345 |
| DateUpdated | 7/9/2013 6:47:40 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092440 |
Scottish Clans | Preston | Preston |
| 1092441 |
Scottish Clans | Gordon | Gordon, Gordan, Gourd |