Kinfauns Castle

Kinfauns Castle is a Gothic mansion rising two to three stories with tall battlements, towers, and turrets, constructed in 1825 by architect Sir Robert Smirke. The building sits prominently beside the River Tay and displays the Neo-Gothic style typical of early 19th-century Scottish estates.

Thomas de Longueville, a French knight turned pirate, received the land in 1313 after assisting Robert the Bruce in capturing Perth from English forces. Centuries later, the current Gothic structure was built on this ancestral foundation.

The castle's name appears in maritime history when the Union-Castle Line named a steamer after this Scottish landmark in 1899. The structure continues to shape local identity as a recognizable feature along the river.

The property is a private residence and not open to public access, protected by security fencing since 2005. The best views can be appreciated from the opposite riverbank or from a distance where the building's distinctive silhouette is visible.

A historical two-handed sword once belonging to the founding figure Thomas de Longueville remains connected to the estate's legacy. The blade serves as a tangible reminder of the martial past and the Charteris family line that preserved the land through the centuries.

Location: Perth and Kinross

Location: Kinfauns

GPS coordinates: 56.38843,-3.37759

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43