Castles · Central Scotland
Kilbryde Castle
In or near Deanston.
Kilbryde Castle — castle in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunblane · 3.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Kilbryde Castle is located in Stirling, central Scotland, with the postcode FK15 9NF. The nearest railway station is Dunblane, which is 3.7 km away. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
Kilbryde Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Stirling, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.2093°, -4.0073°.
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Heritage listing
Kilbryde Castle is a castellated Scottish castle in the Scots baronial style. The castle lies on the A820 between Doune and Dunblane in southern Perthshire. Its extensive gardens are open to the public on selected days or by appointment. The property was originally built by the Earl of Menteith in 1460. It is currently owned by Sir James and Lady Carola Campbell. The family has owned the castle since 1659. The castle was the home of Sir J. Campbell baronet in the mid 19th century. The castle was remodelled by the Scottish architect Thomas Heiton to its current appearance in the late 1870s following the collapse of the roof in 1877.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kilbryde Castle is a castellated Scottish castle in the Scots baronial style. The castle lies on the A820 between Doune and Dunblane in southern Perthshire. Its extensive gardens are open to the public on selected days or by appointment. The property was originally built by the Earl of Menteith in 1460. It is currently owned by Sir James and Lady Carola Campbell. The family has owned the castle since 1659. The castle was the home of Sir J. Campbell baronet in the mid 19th century. The castle was remodelled by the Scottish architect Thomas Heiton to its current appearance in the late 1870s following the collapse of the roof in 1877. The building was refurbished again in the 1950s.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2093, -4.0073
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK15 9NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Dunblane — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17837762 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kilbryde Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland, from the twelfth to the eighteenth century (1887) (14595647607).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilbryde Castle?
- Kilbryde Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK15 9NF).
- What is Kilbryde Castle?
- Kilbryde Castle — castle in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kilbryde Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dunblane, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK15 9NF.
- Is Kilbryde Castle a listed building?
- Kilbryde Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Kilbryde Castle charge admission?
- Kilbryde Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kilbryde Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dunblane, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK15 9NF.