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Blervie Castle. The tower is the remnant of the 16th century castle, property of the Dunbars. It is very similar to nearby Burgie Castle
Photograph by Anne Burgess. Some rights reserved. (view original image)
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BLERVIE CASTLE FACTS
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Location
near Forres, Moray
Description
Blervie Castle is built on a hill about 4 miles south-east of Forres in north east Scotland. The castle was a Z-plan building built by the Dunbar family in the late 16th century. It is now in ruins, and stone from the ruins was used to build Blervie house. A five-story tower from the castle. Near the tower are four large standing stones, believed to be part of an ancient Caledonian stone circle.
History
There used to be an ancient castle on the site believed to have been built around the end of the 14th century.
Date
around 1600
Other Castles in the Area
Auchindoun Castle
Ballindalloch Castle
Balvenie Castle
Brodie Castle
Cawdor Castle
Dornoch Castle
Duffus Castle
Lochindorb Castle
Spynie Palace
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