Castles · Central Scotland
Balmanno Castle
In or near Aberargie.
Balmanno Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perth · 8.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Balmanno Castle, the nearest railway station is Perth, located 8.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PH2 9HQ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Balmanno Castle is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Balmanno Castle is a moated tower house located in Dron, Perth and Kinross. It was built between 1570 and 1580. It is now modernised and is in good condition. The moat is still partially filled with water. It was built for George Auchinleck, after he had acquired the estate. The house is a Category A listed building and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.
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Background
History
The castle was built as an L-plan tower house in c.1570 for George Auchinleck. The celebrated Scots architect Sir Robert Lorimer undertook a major restoration in 1915 for William Millar, a Glasgow ship-owner, as his summer residence. Lorimer's work was of immense quality and undertaken with great care. Externally he added extra wings to form a courtyard. Lorimer allowed himself to dabble in the Gothic, while incorporating internal details from Holyrood Palace whose restoration was the work of Sir William Bruce (1630 - 1710). Lorimer also furnished the house in every detail, using items he had commissioned as well as commercial pieces purchased around the country. He added a courtyard and…
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- Coordinates
- 56.3248, -3.3864
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH2 9HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Established
- 1570
- Nearest railway station
- Perth — 8.1 km
- Official site
- www.stravaiging.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570528 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Balmanno Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balmanno Castle?
- Balmanno Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH2 9HQ).
- What is Balmanno Castle?
- Balmanno Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balmanno Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH2 9HQ.
- When was Balmanno Castle built?
- Built or established in 1570.
- Does Balmanno Castle charge admission?
- Balmanno Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Balmanno Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH2 9HQ. It sits within the Perth and Kinross-shire parliamentary constituency.