Peel of Lumphanan *
Region: Aberdeen(shire) & Moray
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Description:
Not much is left from the 12th century motte and bailey castle. The Durwards held Lumphanan in the 13thcentury. In July 1296 Lumphanan Castle hosted a visit by Edward I of England who had come to receive the homage of Sir John de Melville, Lord of Raith. Lumphanan was occupied as late as 1782.