Invermark Castle, Tower house in Angus, Scotland
Invermark Castle is a stone tower house in Angus built with three stories and rounded corners at its edges. The structure features large chimney stacks and windows arranged to bring light into the upper levels and provide views across the surrounding landscape.
The Lindsay family built this tower house around 1526, constructing it on the remains of an older 14th-century structure that had been designed to defend against Highland raids. David Lindsay used it as a refuge in 1607 following events connected to Lord Spynie's death in Edinburgh.
The castle served as the seat of the Lindsay family and shaped life in this remote part of Angus. It represented power and protection in a landscape marked by clan conflicts.
The main entrance is located at first floor level and was historically protected by an iron gate known as a yett. The remote location in the Highlands makes a visit a quiet experience but requires good planning and suitable clothing for the weather conditions.
In the 19th century, materials from the abandoned castle were salvaged and reused to build the nearby Lochlee Parish Church and its associated house. This means that part of the original fortress is now incorporated into a place of worship, creating an unusual connection between the old stronghold and the local community.
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