Cortachy Castle

The present building dates from the 15th century, preceded by an earlier structure that was owned by the Earls of Strathearn. It was acquired by the Ogilvies in 1473 and substantively modified in the 17th and 19th centuries.^[2] The 1696 remodelling was done by Tobias Bauchop of Alloa.^[3]

In 1820 it was "romanticised", as was the fashion of the day, by the addition of crenellations, plus other alterations by R & R Dickson.^[4] Part of the building was damaged by fire in 1883 and it was extensively rebuilt in the following two years^[2] by Kinnear & Peddie.^[5]

Cortachy Castle is a Category B listed building^[6] and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.^[7]

The castle is said to be haunted by the spirit of a drummer.^[8]

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  The castle in 2016
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  The castle in 2011
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  The castle in 2008
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  The castle in 2006
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  The castle across the South Esk river in 1980
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  Pathway to the castle in 1967