
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Castle of Rattray as Castle (medieval), Motte and Bailey (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The Castle of Rattray was built by the Rattray family in the 13th century and is remembered as a significant medieval stronghold in the region. Its remains are an important archaeological site reflecting early Scottish feudal architecture.
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Places near here
LochlandsRing Ditch(s) (period Unknown) · 426 yd
Easter RattrayField Boundary (post Medieval), Man-made underground passage(s) (iron Age) · 583 yd
Rattray, East MillLade (period Unassigned), Mill (period Unassigned) · 801 yd
St FinkHouse (18th Century), Lintel (18th Century), Marriage Stone (18th Century) · 1.2 mi
Wellmeadow War MemorialMemorial · 1.9 mi
Cargill's LeapViewpoint · 2.0 mi
Low Bonnington WoodWood · 2.1 mi
Blairgowrie Recreation CentreNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 2.2 mi
Blairgowrie, CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 2.3 mi
The KnockieMountain / peak · 2.8 mi
Druidsmere WoodWood · 2.8 mi
Ardblair CastleTower House (medieval) · 2.9 miOther information
Photo: Mike Pennington · CC BY-SA 2.0