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Alexander Smail

The creepy Scottish castle that 'inspired Dracula' and starred on The Crown

Aberdeenshire is home to some of the most fascinating and picturesque sights in the whole of Scotland, from the Royal Lochnagar Distillery to the Aberdeen Maritime Museum.

You may be familiar with many of the castles in the region, including Dunnottar, Craigievar, Fyvie, and Fraser. What you might not know, however, is that one supposedly inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Fans of The Crown on Netflix may also recognise Slains Castle, as it was used as a filming location for the series. In the first season of the Royal drama, the castle stood in for Castle Mey when the Queen Mother visited Scotland.

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