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Fintry Castle

Castle (medieval)
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Fintry Castle
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Why this matters

Fintry Castle was built in the 13th century by the MacDuff family, who were prominent in the region during the medieval period. It is remembered as a strategic stronghold in the historical landscape of Stirlingshire and is associated with the broader history of Scottish feudalism and clan power.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Fintry Castle as Castle (medieval). 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.
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