Claypotts Castle, Medieval castle in Dundee, Scotland.
The castle features round towers on each side of a rectangular structure, with spiral staircases and decorated stone corbels at different levels.
John Strachan constructed this Z-plan tower house between 1569 and 1588, as evidenced by dates carved into the building stones.
The structure represents Scottish defensive architecture with its twin circular towers, enabling guards to monitor all sides of the central building.
While the interior remains closed, visitors can examine the exterior architecture and photograph the castle from various angles throughout the year.
The castle retains its original timber roof and architectural elements from the 16th century, with minimal alterations over five centuries.
Location: Dundee City
GPS coordinates: 56.47639,-2.89000
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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