Balgonie Castle
Balgonie Castle is located on the south bank of the River Leven near Milton of Balgonie, 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) east of Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland. The castle keep dates from the 14th century, and the remaining structures were added piecemeal until the 18th century. The keep has been recently restored, although other parts of the castle are roofless ruins. Balgonie, excepting the tower which is used for residential purposes, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. This castle is the subject for several ghostlore stories, including a green lady story.
| Balgonie Castle | |
|---|---|
| Milton of Balgonie, Fife, Scotland GB grid reference NO313007 | |
Balgonie Castle seen from the south west, with the original tower house on the left | |
Balgonie Castle | |
| Coordinates | 56.1938°N 3.1092°W |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Raymond Stanley Morris, Laird of Balgonie and Eddergoll and Stuart Morris of Balgonie and Eddergoll, yr. |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1360s with later additions |
| Built by | Sibbald family Sir Robert Lundie Sir Alexander Leslie |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.