Braikie Castle, 16th-century tower house in Kinnell, Scotland
The four-storey L-plan structure rises between Arbroath and Brechin, featuring a spiral staircase and tall chimney stacks with multiple defensive gunloops.
Built in 1581 for Thomas Fraser of Kinnell, the castle displays a heraldic panel above its door combining the armorial crests of Fraser and Kinnaird families.
The castle architecture incorporates traditional Scottish design elements including corbelled bartizans, crow-stepped gables, and an iron yett at the entrance.
The structure stands without its roof since 1960, yet remains accessible for exterior viewing with clear photographic opportunities from multiple angles.
A marriage lintel within the castle documents the union between Thomas Fraser and Jane Kinnaird in 1602 through their combined family emblems.
Location: Angus
Location: Kinnell
GPS coordinates: 56.64840,-2.60750
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:37
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