Castles · Scottish Highlands
Castle Menzies
In or near Weem.
Castle Menzies — castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Menzies is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.6239°, -3.8971°.
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Heritage listing
Castle Menzies in Scotland is the ancestral seat of the Clan Menzies and the Menzies Baronets. It is located a little to the west of the small village of Weem, near Aberfeldy in the Highlands of Perthshire, close to the former site of Weem Castle, destroyed c. 1502.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Castle Menzies is a historic sixteenth-century Scottish castle that has been restored and serves as a museum and clan center. Visitors can explore its authentic stonework and various rooms, experiencing a unique glimpse into its rich history and architecture.
From the Wikipedia article
Castle Menzies in Scotland is the ancestral seat of the Clan Menzies and the Menzies Baronets. It is located a little to the west of the small village of Weem, near Aberfeldy in the Highlands of Perthshire, close to the former site of Weem Castle, destroyed c. 1502.
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Background
History
The sixteenth-century castle, built as a Z-plan castle, was the seat of the chiefs of clan Menzies for over 500 years. Strategically situated, it was involved in the turbulent history of the highlands. A marriage stone above the original entrance was installed by James Menzies in 1371, to record his marriage to Barbara Stewart, daughter of John Stewart, 3rd Earl of Atholl and Jean Forbes. In 1598 John Dow MacWilliam alias MacGregor broke into the castle to rescue a thief Donald Menzies from the dungeons. The owner, Alexander Menzies of Weem complained that John Murray of Tullibardine had then welcomed Donald Menzies and MacGregor as his household men and servants. Bonnie Prince Charlie, the…
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- Coordinates
- 56.6239, -3.8971
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH15 2JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Phone
- +44 (0)1887 820982
- Opening
- Mondays to Saturdays: from 10.30am with last entry at 4.30pm; Sundays: from 11.00am with last entry at 4.30pm; open from 3 April 2026 until late October.
- Official site
- www.castlemenzies.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1049450 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Castle Menzies (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Castle Menzies.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Menzies?
- Castle Menzies is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH15 2JD).
- What is Castle Menzies?
- Castle Menzies — castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Castle Menzies?
- Drivers can use postcode PH15 2JD.
- Is Castle Menzies a listed building?
- Castle Menzies is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Castle Menzies charge admission?
- Castle Menzies typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Menzies?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH15 2JD. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.