Earlshall

Earlshall is a three-story castle featuring a central block, corner towers, and stair turrets flanking the structure. The building contains eight reception rooms arranged across its various levels.

Sir William Bruce built the castle in 1546 following his survival at the Battle of Flodden. The construction was a substantial courtyard structure reflecting the builder's wealth and standing.

The second-floor gallery showcases painted ceiling panels from the 1600s featuring exotic creatures like ostriches and armadillos. These works blend European craftsmanship with curious images of distant lands that few people had seen.

The castle sits east of Leuchars in Fife and opens to visitors through arranged visits only. The maintained grounds around it can also be viewed during scheduled appointments.

The entrance archway from 1546 displays the original arms of Sir William Bruce, a rare surviving marker of the castle's founding. This detail offers visitors a direct link to the building's creation and its original owner.

Location: Fife

Location: Leuchars

GPS coordinates: 56.37900,-2.86830

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03