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An extension is known to have been added in the 16th century by the
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Auchindoun Castle which is why Huntly had him executed in 1550. However, Alexander
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were dug directly into the bedrock beneath the tower. Today much of the curtain wall and some of the outbuildings remain, but the central tower itself is very dilapidated.
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stood inside the wall. A second round tower guarded the north-west corner of the compound. Cellars and possibly
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While standing, the castle had a large central tower and high
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was forfeited as a rebel, and
Auchindoun Castle was given to
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545:Calendar State Papers Scotland: 1593-1595
508:Mackintosh-Shaw, Alexander (1880). "VI".
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396:Garner, C.; Wright, P. (31 May 2008).
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