Careston Castle, Tower house and category A listed building in Angus, Scotland.
The L-shaped castle features three vaulted rooms on the first floor connected by a corridor and includes multiple staircases throughout the structure.
Sir Henry Lindsay constructed the castle around 1582, and it passed through several owners including Sir John Stewart and the Skenes family until 2021.
The castle contains intricate chimney-pieces with designs influenced by Jacques Androuet du Cerceau's works from his Second livre published in 1561.
The castle spans approximately 15,700 square feet with four reception rooms, a library, six bedrooms, and five bathrooms across multiple floors.
The hall displays a decorated cornice and an overmantel featuring the Royal Arms of Scotland, representing traditional Scottish architectural craftsmanship.
Location: Angus
Location: Careston
GPS coordinates: 56.72828,-2.76849
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:25
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