Where is Airlie Castle?

Airlie Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 5NG).

How do I get to Airlie Castle?

Drivers can use postcode DD8 5NG.

Who owns Airlie Castle?

Airlie Castle is owned by | open_to_public = Private.

Is Airlie Castle a listed building?

Airlie Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.

Does Airlie Castle charge admission?

Airlie Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Airlie Castle?

Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 5NG. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.

Castles · Scottish Highlands

Airlie Castle

In or near Alyth.

Norman & medieval♿ Wheelchair: limited

Airlie Castle — castle remains and mansion in Angus, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Airlie Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1432. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle remains and mansion in Angus, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.6560°, -3.1551°.

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Heritage listing

Airlie Castle is a property in the parish of Airlie, Angus, near the junction of the Isla and Melgund rivers, 9 kilometres west of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. A castle was built on the site in c. 1432 and was burned down in 1640, with a mansion house built incorporating and on top of some of the ruins in c. 1792–93, and occupied today. The house and the stables are Category B listed buildings, and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.

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From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

King James I of Scotland granted lands to Walter Ogilvy of Lintrathen, Lord High Treasurer of Scotland, in 1432. Walter Ogilvy then built the castle at the confluence of the River Isla and the Melgam Water. It sits on a raised position with a steep 400 ft drop to the rivers below. A moat on the eastern approach further protected the castle. It became a stronghold and chief residence of the Ogilvies. James Ogilvy, 5th Lord Ogilvy of Airlie planned to rebuild the castle in 1564. The castle consisted of a rectangular courtyard with walls three metres thick. The east wall of the original courtyard still stands; it is about 36 metres long and 9 metres tall. An entrance gateway that now has a…

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Coordinates: 56.6560, -3.1551
District: Angus
Postcode: DD8 5NG
Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens
Established: 1432
Official site: www.airlieestates.com

Sources

wikidata: Q1766007 (CC0)
wikipedia: Airlie Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Bonnie.house.o.Airlie.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Airlie Castle?: Airlie Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 5NG).
What is Airlie Castle?: Airlie Castle — castle remains and mansion in Angus, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Airlie Castle?: Drivers can use postcode DD8 5NG.
When was Airlie Castle built?: Built or established in 1432.
Who owns Airlie Castle?: Airlie Castle is owned by | open_to_public = Private.
Is Airlie Castle a listed building?: Airlie Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Does Airlie Castle charge admission?: Airlie Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Airlie Castle?: Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 5NG. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.

Plan your visit

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Heritage listing

From the Wikipedia article

Background

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