Cortachy Castle, Category B listed castle in Angus, Scotland.
Cortachy Castle is a castellated mansion house in Angus, Scotland, set among wooded grounds in the Angus Glens north of Kirriemuir. The building combines stonework and architectural features from several periods, including crenellations added in the early 1800s.
The Ogilvy family took ownership of the estate in 1473 and has been connected to it ever since. The building was substantially remodeled in the 17th century, with further work carried out in later centuries that gave it its current form.
The Ogilvy family has lived at Cortachy Castle for centuries and continues to have ties to the place today. Walking the grounds, visitors can sense how a single family shaped the buildings and landscape over many generations.
The grounds offer outdoor activities including quad biking, paintball, and clay target shooting, and booking ahead is advisable to check what is available on any given day. The estate sits in a rural area, so arriving by car is the most straightforward option.
A ghost story connected to the castle tells of a drummer whose drumming is said to warn of a coming death in the Ogilvy family. The tale has been told in the area for centuries and is one of the more enduring pieces of Scottish castle folklore.
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