What is recorded here

Balvaird Castle rose in 1495 for Sir Andrew Murray and Margaret Barclay, becoming a complete tower house where the Murray family lived for two centuries. They added gatehouses, courtyards and gardens before leaving for Scone Palace in 1658, after which farmers occupied the building until it fell into ruin. The castle was abandoned in 1850, restored in the late 1900s, and now stands unoccupied on its hill, its courtyards open to whoever climbs the path from the A912.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Balvaird Castle as Building (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Balvaird Castle was built by the Drummond family in the 16th century and is remembered as a historic seat of the Earls of Perth. It is important as a symbol of the regional power and influence of the Drummond family in Perthshire.

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