Melgund Castle
IMpressive ruin. 16th century L Plan tower house with hall block adjoining between Brechin and Forfar off A90. Now private residence after restoration
The castle is generally said to have been built in 1543 on the orders of Cardinal David Beaton as a home for himself and his mistress, Margaret Ogilvie. However, Charles McKean has argued that the work of the 1540s was a re-modelling of an earlier building. It much later passed by marriage to the Earls of Minto, who were granted the title Viscounts Melgund, presently used by the heir to the earldom. The building is L-shaped and was probably styled on 15th century fortified houses. Archaeological investigations were carried out at the castle between 1990 and 1996. The castle was long in a semi-ruined state, and lacking a roof, until restored by Benjamin Tindall Architects.
The house is said to be haunted by the Cardinal as are a number of others.
Opening Times
Private residence but visible from the road. Part is still ruined but the main tower is now occupied
Websites to Visit
Travel Directions to Melgund Castle
Travel Directions
Just off the B9134
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Drum Castle Gardens & Estate
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Melgund Castle Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
Cottages Nearby
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