Balcarres House

Balcarres House is a mansion in Fife, Scotland, built in a Z-plan design that brings together elements from several periods. The original tower dates from 1511, with an addition made in the early nineteenth century that extended the structure.

A member of the Lindsay family built the original mansion in 1595, establishing the foundation for what became the family seat. Over generations, the estate was expanded and remained a key location for the family across centuries.

The chapel on the estate dates from the seventeenth century and displays Gothic architecture that survives today. It served the family as a place for religious and family ceremonies and shapes how the grounds feel when you walk through them.

The mansion sits about 1 kilometer north of Colinsburgh and is relatively easy to reach. The gardens and designed landscapes surrounding the building are officially recorded and can be explored by visitors.

A Gothic tower with artificial ruins stands on the grounds where a religious leader preached during a period of persecution in the seventeenth century. This site marks a lesser-known moment in Scottish religious history that many visitors overlook.

Location: Fife

Location: Kilconquhar

GPS coordinates: 56.22930,-2.84986

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41