
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Gardyne Castle as Tower House (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.
Gardyne Castle was built by the Gardyne family, a prominent Scottish noble family, during the late medieval period, likely between the 14th and 16th centuries. It is remembered as a significant example of a tower house in Scotland, reflecting the defensive and social structures of the time.
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Places near here
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Drumhead PlantationWood · 2.2 mi
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