Finavon Castle, Medieval tower house in Angus, Scotland
The stone tower rises 86 feet high across five stories with a garret, forming an L-shaped structure near the River South Esk.
The Lindsay Earls of Crawford owned the castle from 1375 until financial difficulties forced its sale to Alexander Lindsay in 1625.
The castle grounds include Scotland's largest dovecot, built in the 16th century to supply fresh eggs and meat to the Earl's household.
The site contains both a ruined 17th-century castle and a 19th-century mansion house located 130 meters to the west.
Recent excavations revealed that the current tower stands as an addition to the corner of an older, previously unknown structure.
Location: Angus
Location: Oathlaw
GPS coordinates: 56.69730,-2.82335
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:02
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