Balvenie Castle is a ruined castle near Dufftown in the Grampian region of Scotland. Image showing the location of Balvenie Castle within Grampian, Scotland This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The main gatehouse of Harlech Castle, Wales. ... Dufftown is a burgh in Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom. ... Grampian (Roinn a Mhonaidh in Gaelic) was a local government region of Scotland from 1975 to 1996. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ...

Balvenie Castle

Originally known as Mortlach, it was built in the 12th century by the Comyn Clan (the Black Comyns) and extended in the 15th and 16th centuries. Image File history File links A photograph of Balvenie Castle File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links A photograph of Balvenie Castle File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ... Clan Cumming, also known as Clan Comyn, is a Scottish clan from the central Highlands that played a major role in the history of 13th century Scotland and in the Wars of Scottish Independence. ... (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ...

The castle fell into the ownership of the Clan Douglass (the Black Douglasses) in the early 15th century when the Comyns were reduced by Robert the Bruce. In turn King James II wiped out the Douglasses and it was granted to John Stewart, the first Earl of Atholl. (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... Robert I, King of Scots, usually known as Robert the Bruce (July 11, 1274 – June 7, 1329, reigned 1306 – 1329), was, according to a modern biographer (Geoffrey Barrow), a great hero who lived in a minor country. ... James II of Scotland (October 16, 1430 – August 3, 1460) was king of Scotland from 1437 to 1460. ... --- John Stewart John C. Stewart is an American singer/songwriter. ... The title Duke of Atholl was created several times in British history. ...

Balvenie Castle served as a garrison during the Jacobite rebellion. It was abandoned in 1720 following the Battle of Culloden. This article is not about the Jacobite Orthodox Church, nor is it about Jacobinism or the earlier Jacobean period. ... // Events January 6 - The Committee of Inquiry on the South Sea Bubble publishes its findings February 11 - Sweden and Prussia sign the (2nd Treaty of Stockholm) declaring peace. ... Combatants British Army Jacobites Commanders William Augustus Charles Edward Stuart Strength ca. ...

Today, the remains of the castle are owned by Historic Scotland. They are open to the public during the summer months. Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ...

Balvenie whisky is produced by William Grant & Sons at the Balvenie distillery next to the castle. Balvenie is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distilled by William Grant & Sons at the Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. ... Glenfiddich whisky range William Grant & Sons Ltd. ...