Castles · Scottish Highlands
Blackcraig Castle
In or near Bridge of Cally.
Blackcraig Castle — castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Blackcraig Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.6643°, -3.4569°.
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Heritage listing
Blackcraig Castle is a Baronial mansion house dating from 1856 in Perthshire, Scotland, close to the towns of Ballintuim and Blairgowrie on the banks of the River Ardle. It was built in 1856 by Patrick Allan Fraser, a prominent Scottish artist and architect, and is designated as a Class B-listed building, with its walled garden A-listed. It has undergone extensive renovations/modernisation in recent years to return it to its full former glory and remains one of the finest examples of Baronial architecture in Scotland.
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From the Wikipedia article
Blackcraig Castle is a Baronial mansion house dating from 1856 in Perthshire, Scotland, close to the towns of Ballintuim and Blairgowrie on the banks of the River Ardle. It was built in 1856 by Patrick Allan Fraser, a prominent Scottish artist and architect, and is designated as a Class B-listed building, with its walled garden A-listed. It has undergone extensive renovations/modernisation in recent years to return it to its full former glory and remains one of the finest examples of Baronial architecture in Scotland.
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Background
History
Surveys suggest that originally occupying the site of Blackcraig Castle was a 16th-century tower house thought to be the property of the Maxwells, who were in possession of the barony of Ballmacreuchy by 1550. Patrick Allan Fraser, of Hospitalfield, Arbroath, purchased the estate of Blackcraig from the trustees of Robert Rattray in 1847, before embarking on renovation of the tower house and construction of an adjoined hunting lodge in 1851, in addition to a bridgehouse and gatehouse. The original tower house stood three storeys in height and the masonry is of lime-mortared rubble, readily distinguishable from the 19th-century extensions. His designs were followed both outside and in and he…
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- Coordinates
- 56.6643, -3.4569
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH10 7PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Official site
- www.blackcraigcastle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830836 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Blackcraig Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Blackcraig Castle - geograph.org.uk - 349221.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Blackcraig Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Blackcraig Lime Kiln
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Ballintuim Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.4 km
Blackcraig Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Hill of Cally
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Balmyle Saw Mill
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Knock of Balmyle
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Hill of Persie
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
Hill of Persie
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
Cally Mill
Archaeological sites · 3.0 km
Persie Distillery
Distilleries · 3.1 km
Corriefodly Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 3.3 km
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Blackcraig Lime Kiln — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Ballintuim Caravan Park
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Blackcraig Hill
Blackcraig Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Hill of Cally
Hill of Cally — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 344 m.
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Balmyle Saw Mill
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Where to eat & stay near Blackcraig Castle
Places to stay
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Ballintuim Caravan Park
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Corriefodly Holiday Park
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Glenshee Glamping
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Burnhead Farm Caravan Park
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Blairgowrie Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackcraig Castle?
- Blackcraig Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH10 7PX).
- What is Blackcraig Castle?
- Blackcraig Castle — castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Blackcraig Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode PH10 7PX.
- Is Blackcraig Castle a listed building?
- Blackcraig Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Blackcraig Castle charge admission?
- Blackcraig Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Blackcraig Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH10 7PX. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.