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Dairsie Castle
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DAIRSIE CASTLE FACTS
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Location
near Dairsie, Fife
Description
Dairsie Castle is a 16th-century tower house overlooking the River Eden south of Dairsie in Fife. The castle is a three-storey central block with vaulted cellars and three towers. The castle was restored as a private residence in 1996. The towers, vaulted cellars, central block have all been renovated. The great hall has a minstrels gallery and the entrance hall has a painted roof showing the seals of the Bishops of St Andrews. The castle has extensive gardens including a herb garden, parterre, lawns and avenue of lime trees.
Architecture
Z-plan tower house
History
The current structure was built by the Learmonth family in the early 16th century. The castle besieged by James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton in 1575. James VI escaped to Dairsie in 1583 following his imprisonment after the Ruthven Raid. In 1616 Dairsie was acquired by the Archbishop of St. Andrews. The castle later was owned by the Morrisons, then the Scotts and remained occupied until the 19th century when it fell into ruin.
Date
16th century
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Balgonie Castle
Balhousie Castle
Ballinbreich Castle
Balvaird Castle
Broughty Castle
Burleigh Castle
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Dirleton Castle
Dudhope Castle
Ethie Castle
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