Spynie Palace, Medieval episcopal castle in Elgin, Scotland.
The palace features David's Tower, a substantial stone structure measuring 19 meters by 13.5 meters and reaching a height of 22 meters.
The castle served as the residence of the Bishops of Moray for 500 years, with its first wooden structure dating back to the late 12th century.
During the 13th century, the first stone buildings included a chapel decorated with colored glass windows, representing early Scottish ecclesiastical architecture.
The palace opens daily from April to September, except Mondays and Tuesdays, with a lunch closure between 12 noon and 1 PM.
The palace stands near what was once an open saltwater loch, which has transformed into boggy fields over the centuries.
Location: Moray
Inception: 1150
Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/spynie-palace
GPS coordinates: 57.67610,-3.29139
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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