Boddam Castle

Boddam Castle stands on the north-east coast of Scotland in Aberdeenshire, near the village of Boddam. Built in the early 16th century, it once belonged to the Keiths of Ludquharn. The castle was a scheduled monument and held Category B listed status until 2015. Today only fragments remain, including parts of the gatehouse and a window with a relieving arch. Sections of the castle’s cannons were still visible in the bank as late as 1776. The ruins recall a time when coastal strongholds defended the region. The Keiths used it as a seat of power for their lands. Its gatehouse archway shows fine stonework from the period. The window above the arch still bears the marks of its original design. Even the cannons left their mark on the landscape long after the castle fell into ruin. Visitors find a quiet stretch of coastline where the remains lie close to the shore. The gatehouse entrance frames views of the North Sea. The window opening offers a glimpse of the sky and distant horizons. The ground around the ruins still holds traces of the castle’s defences. The place invites reflection on Scotland’s past without the crowds of busier sites.