Castles
- Huntly Castle was the seat of the chief of Clan Gordon from at least the 14th century until the late 17th century.
- Balmoral Castle was sold to Alexander Gordon, the 3rd Earl of Huntly, in the 15th century.
- Castle Craig, or the Craig of Auchindoir, is located on the edge of Aberdeenshire's "wild west", between Lumsden and Rhynie.
- Auchindoun Castle was awarded to the Marquis of Huntly in 1535.
- Gordon Castle was built in 1789 for the 4th Duke of Gordon, becoming the new seat for the chief of Clan Gordon.
- Fyvie Castle was owned by several Gordons between the 18th and 19th century.
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