Balcaskie House

The three-story house features a U-shaped layout with tall corner towers, rusticated quoins, and crow-step gables on its north front.

William Bruce purchased the estate in 1665 and transformed the original L-plan fortified house into an expanded residence between 1668 and 1674.

The gardens, designed with French Baroque influence, align with the Bass Rock across the Forth estuary and include parterres created by W. A. Nesfield.

The estate maintains agricultural activities and offers tours that demonstrate connections between food production and community engagement.

The property remains the seat of the Chief of the Name and Arms of Anstruther, preserving centuries of Scottish aristocratic heritage.

Location: Fife

Location: Carnbee

Architects: William Bruce

Website: http://www.balcaskie.co.uk/

Website: http://balcaskie.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 56.22239,-2.76807

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25