Castles · Scottish Highlands
Brodie Castle
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Brodie Castle — castle in Moray, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Forres · 5.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Brodie Castle, the nearest railway station is Forres, located 5.2 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is IV36 2TE.
About
Brodie Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1567. Built in the Renaissance style. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Owned by National Trust for Scotland. Managed by National Trust for Scotland. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Moray, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5984°, -3.7090°.
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Heritage listing
Brodie Castle is a well-preserved Z-plan tower house located north of Brodie about 3.5 miles (5.5 kilometres) west of Forres, in Moray, Scotland. It 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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Summary from the official site
Brodie Castle is a historic site in Scotland, known for its beautiful gardens and rich history. Visitors can explore the castle's impressive architecture and enjoy the surrounding landscapes.
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From the Wikipedia article
Brodie Castle is a well-preserved Z-plan tower house located north of Brodie about 3.5 miles (5.5 kilometres) west of Forres, in Moray, Scotland. It 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
Description
The original Z-plan tower house was completed in 1567 by Clan Brodie and was partially burnt by fire in 1645 by Lewis Gordon of Clan Gordon, the 3rd Marquess of Huntly. In 1824 the architect William Burn was commissioned to convert it into a mansion house in the Scots Baronial style, but these additions were only partially completed and were later remodelled by James Wylson (). It is widely accepted that the family has been associated with the land on which the castle stands since around 1160, when it is believed that King Malcolm IV gave the land to the family. Ninian Brodie of Brodie, the last member of the family to reside in the castle, died in 2003. One wing of the castle is available…
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- Coordinates
- 57.5984, -3.7090
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV36 2TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Established
- 1567
- Nearest railway station
- Forres — 5.2 km
- Official site
- www.nts.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q625533 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brodie Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brodie Castle - geograph.org.uk - 1275673.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brodie Castle?
- Brodie Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV36 2TE).
- What is Brodie Castle?
- Brodie Castle — castle in Moray, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Brodie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV36 2TE.
- When was Brodie Castle built?
- Built or established in 1567.
- Who runs Brodie Castle?
- Brodie Castle is operated by National Trust for Scotland.
- Is Brodie Castle a listed building?
- Brodie Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Brodie Castle charge admission?
- Brodie Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Brodie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 2TE.