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Pronounced "Toh-hon", this castle was built 1584-89. The original Preston Tower was built in the 15th century and defensive, but it was incorporated into this Renaissance building intended for comfort and show. The owners were busted by the collapse of the Darien scheme in 1718 and the castle fell derelict.
Tolquhon Castle is a ruined late-16th-century castle in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. It lies about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north-west of Pitmedden and 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Tarves.
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Sumptuous stately home, built in Palladian style from 1732; the interior was made-over with Victoriana in 1880. There's a large art collection, and an elaborate porcelain dinner service from His Nibs' stint as Governor-General for Canada. There's also an arts venue with theatre and concert hall. House and grounds passed to the National Trust in 1979.