Castles · Central Scotland
Broomhall Castle
In or near Blairlogie.
Broomhall Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alloa · 5.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Broomhall 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
Broomhall Castle is a mansion house originally called Broom Hall and was built in 1874 by John Foukes and Frances Mackison for James Johnstone. It is situated in Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, Scotland on the Ochil Hills and comprises three storeys and a tower.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
In 1906, the wealth of the builder declined, and the castle was sold to an Italian Riding School. By 1910, it became the Clifford Park Boys Prep School. On Friday 28 June 1940, the building caught fire whilst the boarders were camping in the grounds. Despite the efforts of the Alloa Fire Brigade, the building was gutted. It was left in ruins until 1985, when it was rebuilt and turned into a nursing home. In 2003, it was purchased, and the owners then turned it into a small hotel, and was run as a 16 bedroom hotel, with a restaurant and a lounge. In the summer of 2022, Broomhall Castle went into liquidation. In 2023, Broomhall Castle changed ownership. The new owner is currently reopening…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.1536, -3.8478
- District
- Clackmannanshire
- Postcode
- FK11 7EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alloa and Grangemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Alloa — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.nts.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4975316 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Broomhall Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Menstrie and Glenochil railway station
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Myreton Hill
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Keverkae Bridge
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broomhall Castle?
- Broomhall Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK11 7EA).
- What is Broomhall Castle?
- Broomhall Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broomhall Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK11 7EA.
- Who owns Broomhall Castle?
- Broomhall Castle is owned by | designations =.
- Does Broomhall Castle charge admission?
- Broomhall Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Broomhall Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK11 7EA.