Aldie Castle
Aldie Castle is an historic building east of Crook of Devon, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is a Category A listed building. This three storey tower house dates to the early 16th century.[1][2] A two-storey extension was made and a separate parallel three storey range was built and a link range between. It has a concealed vaulted basement.[3]
| Aldie Castle | |
|---|---|
The building in 2006 | |
| Coordinates | 56.1638°N 3.529°W |
| Built | early 16th century |
Listed Building – Category A | |
| Designated | 5 October 1971 |
| Reference no. | LB11469 |
Location in Perth and Kinross | |
The castle was the former seat of the Mercers, who acquired it from the Murrays of Tullibardine around 1350.[1] It later passed to the Nairn family and then through marriage to the Lansdowne family. It was restored in the 1950s.[4]
References
- Historic Environment Scotland. "Aldie Castle (Category A Listed Building) (LB11469)". Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- Aldie Castle – Canmore
- The Castles of Scotland by Adam Swan ISBN 1-899874-00-3
- The Castles of Scotland by Adam Swan ISBN 1-899874-00-3
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