Castles · Central Scotland
Buchanan Castle
In or near Drymen.
Buchanan Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
william craig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch · 9.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Buchanan Castle, the nearest railway station is Balloch, located 9.8 km away. The postcode for the castle is G63 0HX. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Buchanan 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
Buchanan Castle is a ruined castle in Stirlingshire, Scotland, located 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the village of Drymen. The house was commissioned by the 4th Duke of Montrose and built in 1852–1858 as a home for the Montrose family, serving as such until 1925. It was built as a replacement for Buchanan Auld House, which is located 0.5 miles (0.80 km) to the northwest but was destroyed in a fire in 1852. The old house and surrounding lands had been the property of the Clan Buchanan but passed to the Clan Graham in the late 17th century. The roof of the building was removed in 1954 and the condition of the house has since deteriorated, but it remains the seat of the Clan Graham.
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Background
History
The surrounding lands were in the possession of the Clan Buchanan from at least 1231, but the direct chiefly line failed in 1682. Cousins of the Buchanan family, the Du Bruls, are the remaining family. Significant debt had been inherited by 22nd Chief John Buchanan and during his chiefship, the Buchanan estate was gradually sold to satisfy creditors. The estate was bought by the 3rd Marquess of Montrose (1657–1684), whose son became Duke of Montrose in 1707. The Montrose family occupied the existing Buchanan Auld House and this eventually replaced Mugdock Castle as the seat of Clan Graham, being seen as a dwelling more fitting the title of marquess. The original house was named Buchanan…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0655, -4.4721
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- G63 0HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Established
- 1852
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch — 9.8 km
- Official site
- www.buchanansociety.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q13581703 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Buchanan Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buchanan Castle?
- Buchanan Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G63 0HX).
- What is Buchanan Castle?
- Buchanan Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buchanan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G63 0HX.
- When was Buchanan Castle built?
- Built or established in 1852.
- Does Buchanan Castle charge admission?
- Buchanan Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Buchanan Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G63 0HX. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.