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 CRAIGSTON CASTLE 483 FOURTH PERIOD turret of the south-west staircase is modern, as are also the battlements of the south-west tower. CRAIGSTON CASTLE, ABERDEENSHIRE. This castle stands on the level part of Aberdeenshire, about 4-J miles north-east of Turriff. It is pleasantly situated on the banks of a small stream, and is surrounded with fine trees. The plan seems to be Fro. 913. Craigston Castle. View from the South-West, peculiar, and we regret that we were unable to obtain a drawing of it. There is evidently (Fig. 913) a main block with two wings thrown out to the front, which are joined together at the top with a round ribbed arch thrown across between them, supporting a highly ornate and sculp-