Official site.
For dinner, B&B, weddings and corporate events.
Fordrell
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Hall Yard
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Hallhill
16
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Hallyards
16
T
Kellie (NTS)
16
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Phouka's photos National Trust of Scotland owns the castle.
Garden and grounds open all year.
Castle open daily April - October. Telephone 01333 720 271.
Weddings available.
By the cliffs at Wemyss, the castle is traditionally associated with the Thane of Fife and is said to be where Queen Mary first met Darnley (in 1565). Two towers, dating from the 16th century, are visible today. The gardens are home to the Wemyss burial ground and the ruins of a 16th century house.
Menstrie (NTS)
16
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Monimail Tower
16
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Montquhanie
16
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Myres (by Auchtermuchty)
16
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Accommodation details -
available on a fully catered and totally exclusive basis for 2 - 7 day stays for groups of up to 18 guests. 9 luxurious bedrooms.
Naughton
16
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Newark
15
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Owner's web site includes photos, drawings, history, family connections, etc. Castle in ruins, due to be restored.
Also known as Castle of St Monance
developed keeps including chambers and courtyards
(from around 1400-1540)
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E-plan tower houses featuring more than one wing
(16th and 17th centuries)
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L-plan tower houses featuring a main block and one wing
(16th and 17th centuries)
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Z-plan tower houses featuring 2 corner towers situated obliquely opposite each other
(16th and 17th centuries)
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walled enclosures
(mainly 12th and 13th century)
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reasonably important castles built around a central courtyard
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18th century tower houses
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castles of unusual plan
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much modified or modernised castellated structures
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