Edzell Castle, 16th century castle ruins in Angus, Scotland
The castle features a rectangular tower house with thick stone walls, surrounded by a courtyard and connecting ranges of residential buildings.
David Lindsay initiated the construction of Edzell Castle around 1520, and the property remained in the Lindsay family until financial difficulties forced its sale in 1715.
The Renaissance walled garden, added in 1604, contains stone carvings representing the Cardinal Virtues, Liberal Arts, and Planetary Deities across its walls.
Current conservation work prevents visitor access to the castle, with reopening planned for summer 2025 following structural repairs and masonry inspections.
The summer house within the garden grounds retains its original carved oak wall paneling, demonstrating 16th-century Scottish nobility interior decoration.
Location: Angus
Location: Edzell
Inception: 1520
GPS coordinates: 56.81183,-2.68002
Latest update: May 16, 2025 21:11
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