Clan Castles
- The House of Dun and the Dun Estate was home to the Clan Erskine family from 1375 until 1980, but archaeological evidence shows that people have lived here for at least 9,000 years. John Erskine of Dun was a key figure in the Scottish Reformation.
- Kildrummy Castle was the seat of the Clan Erskine until it was abandoned after the failed Jacobite Uprisings in 1716.
- Corgarff Castle was acquired by John Erskine, 18th Earl of Mar in 1626.
- Kellie Castle was purchased by Sir Thomas Erskine in 1613.
- Dryburgh Abbey was given to the Earl of Mar by King James VI of Scotland in 1544.
- Alloa Tower
- Dirleton Castle
- Braemar Castle
- Rosslyn Castle
- Dunimarle Castle, near Culross, Fife, was built by the Erskine family in the 18th century
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