What is recorded here
Castle Court in Menstrie holds a north wing that resisted time as a fortified house, its stones set against raiders or arrogance. The exact address still stands on Castle Road, mapping a private defence rather than a public invitation.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Menstrie, Castle Road, Menstrie Castle North Wing, 3 - 4 Castle Court as Fortified House (period Unassigned), House(s) (period Unassigned). 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.
Menstrie Castle, including its North Wing, was originally built in the late 16th century by the Erskine family, a prominent Scottish noble family. The castle is remembered for its historical association with the Erskines and its role in the local history of Clackmannanshire, reflecting the region's medieval and early modern architectural and social heritage.
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Places near here
Menstrie CastleFortified House (period Unassigned), House(s) (17th Century) · 13 yd
Menstrie, Main Street, Parish ChurchChurch (19th Century) · 84 yd
Menstrie, Main Street East, War MemorialWar Memorial (20th Century) · 139 yd
Myreton HillFindspot (20th Century), Lithic Implement(s) (stone)(period Unknown) · 548 yd
MenstrieCairn (period Unassigned)(possible) · 598 yd
Castle LawMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Blackmuir WoodWood · 1.7 mi
Craig LeithMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
Jerah WoodlandVisitor information · 1.9 mi
Yellow CraigCliff · 1.9 mi
Cambus Pools Nature ReserveNature reserve · 2.0 mi
Sauchie TowerTower House (medieval) · 3.0 mi