The House of Gordon

Founded in 1961 to bring together members of one of the most important families in Scottish history. We're also known as the 'Clan Gordon'!

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Did you know that the Gordon family is associated with more castles and great houses in Scotland than almost any other family? Here's the stunning Fyvie Castle, just a few miles from our old chiefly seat at Huntly. Which of our other ancient castles have you visited?

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The world may remember him for making @GlenfiddichSMW the most famous whisky in the world - we'll remember his stalwart support for Scottish culture and our clan society. Here's tae ye, Sandy.

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If you're partaking of a wee tipple tonight, we hope you'll pour one out in memory of Sandy Grant Gordon who passed on this week. https://t.co/XbhHE4xYeB

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Exciting to see water streaming into the Lake at Gordon Castle for the first time in years!

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The one good thing about all this rain.....Water finally coming into the Lake in a major way thanks to our team mending the “lade” 💦👏

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Is it just us, or do you feel cold? ❄️😨

This #Halloween, join us at Huntly Castle and hear the haunting tale of the demise of the 5th Earl. 🏰👻

Head over to our blog to uncover more of the story!

https://t.co/JixKYbB9T4 #HauntlyCastle

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We are sad to hear of the passing of John Gordon of Abergeldie. When severe flooding almost toppled Abergeldie Castle into the River Dee, he stepped up, refusing to let it be the end - and kept the old tower standing as it had for centuries.

https://t.co/aF3I2KLSYE

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Congratulations also to James Gordon, from Aberdeenshire on being awarded an MBE!

He worked for decades supporting his local community of Alford. When cuts ripped the railway out of the town, he got supporters together and they simply created their own one!

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Congratulations to Adam Gordon from Derbyshire on being made an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours this morning! Adam played a major role in keeping the UK's mobile networks running as demand surged dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic. Well done Adam!

[Gordon Highlanders @ghmuseum]

Another sunny day at the museum for our Oct weekend opening. 😎☀️🍂We are fully booked today, but there are still plenty of admission slots available for the rest of the month. You can book your FREE timed- entry slot at https://t.co/Y0RvzyOtxV #bydand #RediscoverABDN #goodtogo

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You can find details of each event in the festival at their website here: https://t.co/FwKmAmBhsn. For those lucky enough to be living nearby, definitely check out the fascinating modern art sculptures in the South Wing courtyard!

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The family of the late Alexander Gordon, Marquess of Aberdeen, warmly welcome all Gordons worldwide to enjoy the free events being broadcast online as part of the Haddo Arts Festival this year, held in his memory.

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And the talk on Byron, who was steeped in Gordon history, which will premiere on YouTube on Tuesday 6th October at 7.30pm BST. Bear in mind this one will only be available live, so worth setting a reminder on YouTube if you're interested!

https://t.co/mVGalsjPIn

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Did you take advantage of the opportunity to visit the Gordon Highlanders Museum on its first opening day post-lockdown? If not, don't worry, it's open all month. And the best part? It's FREE :-)

Book your visit here: https://t.co/WT918sGB7a

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Looking forward to welcoming our first post-lockdown visitors this weekend!
#bringiton #goodtogo #gordonhighlanders #rediscoverABDN

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Exciting to see the new buildings at Gordon Castle nearing completion!

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Tonight should have been @moraychamber dinner but we now have a fantastic new venue in Tower Hall, and can’t wait to welcome everyone back!

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Seat of our family for centuries, Huntly Castle, will open to visitors once more on the 19th of August!

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The splendid heraldic ‘frontispiece’ over the main entrance to Huntly Castle was added in around 1602 by the 6th Earl of Huntly to celebrate his becoming 1st Marquis of Huntly.

You can pre-book to see this amazing architecture in person from 19 August: https://t.co/JKXdGRLN6R

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@welovehistory @socolady2 @SamHeughan Appropriately Kenmure has strong Jacobite links itself. William Gordon, the 6th Viscount Kenmure, was beheaded on Tower Hill in London due to his support for the Old Pretender in the 1715 rebellion.

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@SilvertreeJamie We shall muster at nightfall 😉

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Another of our ancient castles is for sale - Castle of Park. Sir William Gordon of Park fought alongside Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden. The castle was sacked by the Duke of Cumberland's forces, but Sir William evaded capture and escaped to France! https://t.co/ZRloro9JST

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Encouraging news from the Gordon Highlanders Museum!

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With the news that many museums in Scotland can reopen from today we wanted to share with you that we will soon be announcing our plans to safely reopen the museum and start welcoming our visitors back. Please do keep checking our website and social media for further information.