A day out at Fasque House makes history come alive. Peer up at its time-weary walls and pull out your guidebook to find out about its storied past.
You'll need to pay to enter this fortified complex, which is situated in Laurencekirk. But there's plenty more to explore around these parts than just Fasque House. Edzell Castle and Bedlam Paintball- Edzell are also worth adding to your schedule.