Dudhope Castle, Medieval tower house in Dundee, Scotland
Dudhope Castle is a stone structure from around 1460 built on a steep slope below Dudhope Law, featuring an L-shaped floor plan with multiple stories and thick defensive walls. The fortress sits within Dudhope Park, surrounded by modern recreational facilities that share the same grounds.
The Scrymgeour family built the original fortress in the late 13th century after William Wallace appointed them as Hereditary Constables of Dundee. Military forces later occupied it for centuries, and preservation efforts in the 1950s prevented its demolition.
The castle served military purposes for centuries and later became an educational space, now housing university offices where students and staff move through its historic rooms daily.
The castle sits within Dudhope Park and is accessible by walking through the park's main entrance paths that cross the grounds. Keep in mind that the steep terrain makes access to some areas challenging, so wear sturdy footwear for your visit.
In the 1950s the Ministry of Works planned to demolish it, but local campaigners saved the structure from destruction. This rescue effort made it an early example of heritage protection in Scotland.
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