Couston Castle, Tower house in Aberdour, Scotland
Couston Castle is an L-shaped tower house standing at the edge of Otterston Loch near Aberdour, Fife. The north wing dates from the 18th century, and substantial restoration work after 1985 stabilized the structure.
The land was granted in 1199 and passed through several owners in its early years. The south side underwent partial demolition in the 1830s, fundamentally altering the building's form.
Robert Blair, a Presbyterian clergyman and tutor to King Charles I, spent his final years here. His presence shaped the spiritual character of the place until his death in 1666.
The building is currently a private residence and can only be viewed from outside. The loch-side location provides good access and viewing points around the grounds.
Stones from the demolished south end were reused to build nearby farm buildings. This recycling of materials was common practice, yet the specific fate of these stones remains locally remembered.
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