Where is Balhousie Castle?

Balhousie Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PH1 5HR).

How do I get to Balhousie Castle?

The nearest railway station is Perth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH1 5HR.

When was Balhousie Castle built?

Built or established in 2009. Designed by David Smart.

Is Balhousie Castle a listed building?

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

Does Balhousie Castle charge admission?

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

How do I get to Balhousie Castle?

The nearest railway station is Perth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH1 5HR.

Castles · Central Scotland

Balhousie Castle

In or near Perth.

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Balhousie Castle — regimental museum in Perth, Scotland.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Perth · 1.3 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Balhousie Castle, you can take a train to Perth station, which is 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PH1 5HR. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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Balhousie Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 2009. Designed by David Smart. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "regimental museum in Perth, Scotland". Coordinates: 56.4034°, -3.4367°.

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Heritage listing

Balhousie Castle, located in Perth, Scotland (on Hay Street, originally a few hundred metres north of the medieval town), was built in the 17th century.

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Official information

Balhousie Castle is home to The Black Watch Museum, which showcases over 300 years of the military history of Scotland's oldest Highland Regiment. Visitors can explore engaging displays and personal stories that highlight the Regiment's legacy, as well as participate in guided tours and various events throughout the year.

From the Wikipedia article

Balhousie Castle, located in Perth, Scotland (on Hay Street, originally a few hundred metres north of the medieval town), was built in the 17th century.

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Background

History

The castle was built in 1631, although its origins are believed to go back a further three hundred years. It originally served as the seat of the Earls of Kinnoull, and stood within a walled enclosure containing subsidiary buildings, orchards etc., on a terrace overlooking the North Inch. After falling into neglect in the early 19th century, the Castle was 'restored' (in fact, virtually rebuilt), and extensively remodelled on a larger scale between 1862 and 1864 in the Scottish Baronial style by the architect David Smart. No original features survive except for parts of the original rubble walls on the east side. The Regimental Trustees of the Black Watch bought Balhousie Castle in January…

Visiting

A wall at "the picturesque old ruin" of Balhousie Castle was used for the wall in the 1858–59 painting, The Love of James the First, of Scotland, by John Everett Millais. A reference photograph was taken, with the model's hand dropping a love-letter from the window.

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Coordinates: 56.4034, -3.4367
District: Perth and Kinross
Postcode: PH1 5HR
Parliamentary constituency: Perth and Kinross-shire
Established: 2009
Nearest railway station: Perth — 1.3 km
Official site: www.theblackwatch.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q4850823 (CC0)
wikipedia: Balhousie Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Balhousie Castle (3) - geograph.org.uk - 548503.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Museums · Central Scotland

Black Watch Castle and Museum

Black Watch Castle and Museum — museum in Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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