Crathie Point (Cliff Fort) — The Modern Antiquarian

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Image of Crathie Point (Cliff Fort) by drewbhoy

Looking north next stop Orkney!

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drewbhoy Aug 25, 2009

Image of Crathie Point (Cliff Fort) by drewbhoy

The western flank. Nearest natural harbour is a mile east at Sandend.

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drewbhoy Aug 25, 2009

Image of Crathie Point (Cliff Fort) by drewbhoy

Part of the northern rampart. You climb the cliffs and then are faced with this. No luck!

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Image of Crathie Point (Cliff Fort) by drewbhoy

The forts eastern flank.

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Image of Crathie Point (Cliff Fort) by drewbhoy

The ditch at the forts southern point.

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Articles

Crathie Point

Cliff Fort

drewbhoy Aug 25, 2009

Crathie Point is one of a number of cliff forts in the area. The Iron Age forts at Durn Hill, Portknockie and Burghead being the nearest. All that is left at this magnificent setting is a northern rampart and a ditch at the southern point. Maybe the ruined wall is the remnants of the entrance. Both sides of the fort are sheer cliff face. Therefore the nearest natural harbour is at Sandend, 1 mile east.

To reach here leave the A98 before Cullen and follow the signs for Findlater Castle. Car parking is there. Just follow the path, the Buchan Coastal Walk, past the doocot and castle (which in it’s day must have been some place, stunning!) for about 1 mile. The ruins of the old wall/entrance mark the start of the fort. A very worthwhile walk and the coastal scenery is wonderful!

Visited 24/8/09.

Crathie Point

Cliff Fort

drewbhoy Aug 24, 2009

RCAHMS

All the details about the remains of this fort which is situated just east of the highly spectacular ruins of Findlater Castle.

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