
What is recorded here
Blairbell Wood hides medieval rig and furrow fields whereDupplin Castle once stood. They are still visible today as shallow ridges in the ground, shaped by farming long after the castle fell into ruin. The land remembersthe hands that worked it, even though the buildings are gone.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dupplin Castle Policies, Blairbell Wood as Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval). 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.
Dupplin Castle Policies, Blairbell Wood, are associated with the historic Dupplin Castle, which was held by the Comyn family in the 13th and 14th centuries. The policies and surrounding land were significant as part of the estate linked to the powerful Comyns, who played a key role in Scottish history, including the Wars of Independence.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Hill of Midgate WoodForest · 289 yd
Blairbell WoodForest · 539 yd
Blairbell MoorRig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 581 yd
MayfieldWhinstone Quarry (period Unassigned) · 863 yd
Pitcairnie LochQuarry(s) (period Unassigned) · 1151 yd
Cultmalundie WoodsRig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 1453 yd
Methven, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 3.3 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 4.2 mi
Broxden RoundaboutNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 4.3 mi
RuthvenfieldNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 4.9 mi
Buckie BraesPicnic place · 5.0 mi
The Fergusson GalleryHeritage attraction · 6.3 miOther information
Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0