Donibristle
Donibristle (Scots: also Dunibirsle) was a house and estate in Fife, Scotland, on the coast of the Firth of Forth. Only the wings of the house remain, within the modern settlement of Dalgety Bay. They are now protected as a category A listed building. Donibristle was the scene of the killing of James Stewart, 2nd Earl of Moray, in 1592, which is remembered in the ballad "The Bonnie Earl O' Moray".
| Donibristle | |
|---|---|
The modern Donibristle House, with the 18th-century wings in front | |
| Location | Dalgety Bay, Fife, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56.0315°N 3.3492°W |
| Built | circa 1700–1720 |
| Built for | Earl of Moray |
| Demolished | 1858 after fire |
| Rebuilt | 1990s |
| Architect | Alexander McGill |
Listed Building – Category A | |
| Designated | 24 November 1972 |
| Reference no. | LB3647 |
Location within Fife | |
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