Holding the Castle for the King

Meet the soldiers holding Huntly for the King, Charles. See the

weapons and clothes of 17th century soldiers garrisoning the castle.

Learn about the history of Huntly Castle and the role of the Gordons

in serving the Stewart kings of Scotland over the centuries. Hear from

Royalist and Covenanting soldiers who will talk about and demonstrate

the use of cannon, musket, pike and sword.