Newton Castle
Historic site
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Newton Castle, a Category A listed building dating to the mid-16th century, stands near the town of Blairgowrie in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.[1][2] It had minor alterations in the 18th century, and in 1883 a wing was added to the northwest, possibly by Lake Falconer. A subterranean vault, possibly discovered in 1911, is listed separately.[1]
| Newton Castle | |
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The castle, from the southwest, pictured in 2008 | |
| Coordinates | 56.592024°N 3.350413°W |
| Built | c. 1550 |
Listed Building – Category A | |
| Designated | 5 October 1971 |
| Reference no. | LB22314 |
  Location in Perth and Kinross | |
Owners
The castle's documented history begins around 1550, when a George Drummond purchased the lands of "Newton of Blair". Another George Drummond, the six-times Lord Provost of Edinburgh, was born here in 1688.[1]
The Grahams of Balgowan were the next family to live at the castle.[1]
In 1748, Thomas Graham, one of the Duke of Wellington's generals, became Lord Lynedoch.[1]
Colonel Alan Macpherson, 26th Hereditary Chief of Clan Macpherson, and Catharine Richardson Hill bought the estate, and it has remained in his family ever since.[3]
In February 2021, Sir William Macpherson, the only son of the above and the then-occupant of the castle, died at the age of 94.[4] He was succeeded by his son, Jamie, as the 28th Hereditary Chief of Clan Macpherson.[5]
