Balmanno Castle, Tower house in Dron, Scotland
Between stone walls and water-filled moats stands Balmanno Castle, following a traditional L-shaped plan characteristic of Scottish defensive architecture.
George Auchinleck commissioned the construction of Balmanno Castle between 1570 and 1580 after purchasing the estate from Alexander Balmanno.
The name Balmanno originates from Gaelic 'baile manach', meaning monks' farm, indicating early religious connections to this land.
The castle underwent extensive renovation in 1915 by architect Sir Robert Lorimer, who added wings forming a courtyard while maintaining its original structure.
The moat surrounding Balmanno Castle remains partially filled with water, preserving a medieval defensive feature rarely found in Scottish castles today.
Location: Perth and Kinross
Location: Dron
Inception: 1570
GPS coordinates: 56.32479,-3.38643
Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:10
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