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Greenknowe Tower

Just west of Gordon is the Greenknowe Tower, a fortified tower house from the 16th century. Cared for by Historic Environment Scotland, the tower is believed to have marked the site for a previous castle, which some believe may have been the first Scottish castle built for Clan Gordon.

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