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Elcho Castle

Elcho Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

The main living space in Elcho Castle - geograph.org.uk - 4427593

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h

About

Elcho 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

Elcho Castle () is located close to the south bank of the River Tay approximately four miles south-east of Perth, Scotland, in the region of Perth and Kinross. It was maintained by Clan Wemyss from its construction around 1560 until it was put into the care of the Secretary of State for Scotland in the early 20th century, though was not occupied for the entire time. In around 1830 it was re-roofed and a nearby cottage constructed. The castle has been a scheduled monument since 1920 on the grounds of being "a particularly fine example of a Medieval tower-house", and the cottage became a listed building in 1971 in recognition of its national importance. The castle is unusual in that it has both en suite guest accommodation like a mansion, but also a large number of gun loops.

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Background

History

The first reliable record of the Elcho was in 1429, when Sir David Wemyss of Clan Wemyss and Hugh Fraser made an agreement at "Elthok". Blind Harry's 1480s poem about William Wallace over 150 years earlier, The Wallace, refers to "Elchoch", but it is not thought by Historic Environment Scotland to be a reliable source. The main seat of Clan Wemyss was Wemyss Castle in Fife with Elcho castle being more of a country retreat. Sir John died in 1571 and his son David took possession of the castle. Sir David was involved in the wedding planning of James VI and I and Anne of Denmark in 1589. The letters "E I W" are carved outside near the door, thought to stand for "Earl James Wemyss". Sir John…

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Coordinates
56.3746, -3.3545
Address
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Elcho Castle?
Elcho Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
Who owns Elcho Castle?
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Does Elcho Castle charge admission?
Elcho Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.