Halyards Palace, Medieval castle ruins in Auchtertool, Scotland.
The remains of Halyards Palace include a tall section of wall indicating a three-story structure with two corner towers connected by a central block.
Sir James Kirkcaldy received Halyards Palace from the Bishop of Dunkeld in 1539, marking its transition from religious to secular ownership.
The palace played a role in the Scottish Reformation, with French troops and Scottish Lords of the Congregation engaging in military conflicts at the site.
The palace ruins sit on private farmland northwest of Auchtertool village, with coordinates at 56 degrees north and 3 degrees west.
The structure changed its name to Camilla during the ownership of the Earls of Moray, despite no recorded Countess bearing that name.
Location: Fife
GPS coordinates: 56.10861,-3.26917
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:47
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