What is recorded here

Fingask Castle, Dovecot stands in Perth and Kinross as an 18th Century structure preserved in the national record. The castle kept doves for food and prestige, filling the dovecot with wings and doubt about hunger. Its exact position remains known, but entry is not promised. The building still holds the shape of human pride and the quiet life of birds long gone.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Fingask Castle, Dovecot as Dovecot (18th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Fingask Castle, Dovecot was built in the 18th century, likely as part of the Fingask Castle estate, which was held by the Erskine family, prominent Scottish nobles. The dovecot is remembered as an example of Scottish architectural heritage and the agricultural practices of the period.

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