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Historic buildings have always captured our imagination, with dreams of what they once were and what they might become. In an occasional series, Ranald Boydell considers some historic properties currently for sale, whether only ruins or still standing. Knockhall Castle is located just outside Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, about 14 miles north of the city of Aberdeen in Scotland.   http://maps.nls.uk/view/74479954 The following history is quoted from the heritage listing with Historic Environment Scotland. The lands of Newburgh were held by the Sinclair family from the 13th century, with a settlement established there in 1261. The tower was probably built in 1565 for Henry, Master of Sinclair, the future 6th Lord Sinclair. It is recorded that James VI stayed with him at Knockhall on 9 July 1589. The castle was sold in 1633 to a son of Udny of that Ilk and was damaged in 1639 when taken by the Earl Marischal for the Covenanters. It was later returned to Udny h