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The main entrance is on the north range of the castle, with the
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Preston's Tower was constructed in the early 15th century, either by Sir Henry
Preston or by his son-in-law Sir William Forbes, who inherited part of the Preston lands in 1420, following Sir Henry's death. His descendant William Forbes, 7th Laird of Tolquhon (died 1596), began work on a new castle in
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