Birkhill Castle
| Birkhill Castle | |
| Fife | |
|---|---|
 Birkhill Castle | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NO33582336 |
| Location: | 56°23’52"N, 3°4’39"W |
| History | |
| Country house | |
| Information | |
| Owned by: | The Earl of Dundee |
Birkhill Castle in Fife is a stately home, the residence of the Earl of Dundee,[1] located on the south shore of the Firth of Tay, a short drive from St Andrews.
The castle is operated as a commercial venture offering facilities for corporate and private groups.[1] It is also a venue for weddings.[2]
History
Birkhill Castle stands beside the waters of the Tay estuary in Fife. It is the home of the Earl and Countess of Dundee and their four children. Lord Dundee is the Hereditary Royal Standard Bearer of Scotland, a position granted to his ancestor by King Alexander II in the 13th century: his predecessors carried the banner of William Wallace at Stirling Bridge and Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn. Bruce appointed the flag bearer and his successors as custodians of the City of Dundee. In 1780 the family built what is now Birkhill Castle.[3]
The castle
The Castle is surrounded by gardens housing an array of rare plants and trees.[4]
Although they are focused on private and corporate groups, their accommodation is also available to the general public.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Birkhill Castle in the beautiful and historic Kingdom of Fife". http://www.birkhillcastle.org.uk/index.html. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ↑ "Scottish Castles for Weddings or Special Celebrations". Scottish Castles Association. https://www.scottishcastlesassociation.com/wedding-venues/birkhill-castle/birkhill-castle.htm. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ↑ "Birkhill Castle, Fife". Rampant Scotland. http://www.rampantscotland.com/castles/blcastles_birkhill.htm. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ↑ "Birkhill Castle". Castles and manor houses. http://www.castlesandmanorhouses.com/page.php?key=Birkhill%20Castle. Retrieved November 9, 2020.