Kildrummy Castles

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

KILDRUMMY CASTLES (S64) Sq.Set Roy Goldring 24 Graded and Social

1- 8 All circle 8H round and back
9-16 All turn Partners RH 1¼ times, turn Partners LH 1¼ times
17-24 All Ladies dance RH across, then LH across
25-32 All Ladies chase once round set anticlockwise to face corner
33-40 All Ladies turn corners RH 1¼ times, the turn LH 1¼ times
41-48 All Men dance RH across, then LH across
49-56 All Men chase once round set anticlockwise to place
57-64 All in prom hold dance anticlockwise round set Ladies ending BtoB in centre

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

Dance Information

Kildrummy Castle is a 13th-century ruined fortress located near the village of Kildrummy in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Constructed around 1250, it served as the principal seat of the Earls of Mar and was strategically positioned to oversee key routes across north-eastern Scotland. The castle features a shield-shaped layout, with a substantial curtain wall connecting four round towers. Notable structures within the complex included the Snow Tower, which functioned as the earl's residence, and a twin-towered gatehouse. A dry moat and the adjacent Black Den ravine provided natural defences.

Throughout its history, Kildrummy Castle was the site of several significant events. In 1306, it was besieged during the Wars of Scottish Independence, leading to the capture and execution of Nigel Bruce, brother of Robert the Bruce. The castle changed hands multiple times, including a period of royal ownership under King James I in 1435. It was eventually abandoned in 1716 following the failure of the Jacobite uprising. Today, the ruins are managed by Historic Environment Scotland and are open to the public.

Kildrummy Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 2008

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