
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Melgund 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.
Melgund Castle was built in the 13th century by the de Melgund family, a minor noble lineage in the Scottish Borders. The castle is remembered for its strategic role in the turbulent history of the region, particularly during conflicts between Scotland and England.
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Places near here
Mains of MelgundCist(s) (prehistoric)(possible) · 275 yd
Southtown of MelgundCist (prehistoric)(possible) · 469 yd
Balglassie HouseCountry House (period Unassigned) · 1684 yd
Crook HillMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Wood of PitkennedyWood · 1.1 mi
Aberlemno, FlemingtonFarmhouse (period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
The Crescent StoneHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi
Montreathmont ForestForest · 1.7 mi
MarcusCastle (medieval) · 2.5 mi
Finavon CastleDovecot (17th Century), Tower House (medieval) · 3.0 mi
Tannadice War MemorialMemorial · 4.5 miOther information
Photo: Scott Cormie · CC BY-SA 2.0