What is recorded here
Mains Castle was built in the 17th century by the Drummond family, who were prominent landowners in Perthshire. It is remembered as an example of early Scottish domestic architecture and for its historical association with the influential Drummond clan.
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- Recorded date
- 1562
Places near here
Mains Castle, DundeeCastle, fort or tower · 12 yd
Woodland, Caird ParkForest or wood · 64 yd
Dundee, Caird Park, Mains (st Ninian's) ChurchBurial Ground (medieval), Church (medieval) · 65 yd
MainsFindspot (20th Century), Spindle Whorl (sandstone)(period Unknown) · 102 yd
Dundee, Mill of MainsFlour Mill (19th Century) - (20th Century), Grain Mill (period Unassigned) · 317 yd
Service Station, Kingsway East, DundeeHeritage place · 746 yd
Dundee from Black Watch MemorialHeritage place · 1475 yd
Floodlight forestForest or wood · 1600 yd
Black Watch memorial, Powrie Brae, DundeeHeritage place · 1746 yd
Land at Powrie CastleCastle, fort or tower · 1.1 mi
Dundee Museum of TransportMuseum · 1.4 mi
Dundee, CowgateNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.5 miOther information
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