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Location
near Blinkbonny, Firth of Tay, Fife, Scotland
Description
Ballinbreich Castle is located between Newburgh and Balmerino in Fife and overlooks the Firth of Tay. The castle is a three-storey L-plan structure with a rectangular courtyard enclosed by a curtain wall. The castle was built in the 14th century and extended in the 15th and 16th centuries. The remains of a chapel can be seen on the second floor. Ballinbreich is on private ground and not open to the public without prior arrangement.
History
Ballinbreich Castle dates from the 14th century. It was originally a small keep three to four storeys high, on the south wall of a rectangular courtyard. It was owned by the Earls of Rothes. The castle was modified in the 16th century. Stone has been removed for other buildings over the years.
Other Castles in the Area
Balgonie Castle, Fife
Balhousie Castle, Perth and Kinross
Balvaird Castle, Perth and Kinross
Broughty Castle, City of Dundee
Burleigh Castle, Perth and Kinross
Claypotts Castle, City of Dundee
Collairnie Castle, Fife
Craighall Castle, Perth and Kinross
Dairsie Castle, Fife
Denmylne Castle, Fife
Dudhope Castle, City of Dundee
Elcho Castle, Perth and Kinross
Evelick Castle, Perth And Kinross
Falkland Palace, Fife
Fernie Castle, Fife
Fingask Castle, Perth and Kinross
Glamis Castle, Angus
Huntingtower Castle, Perth and Kinross
Kinnaird Castle, Perth and Kinross
Lochleven Castle, Perth and Kinross
Lochore Castle, Fife
Lordscairnie Castle, Fife
Murthly Castle, Perth and Kinross
Myres Castle, Fife
Scotstarvit Tower, Fife
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