Elcho Castle (Perth)

Elcho Castle is situated about five miles from Perth, near the river Tay, couple of miles from the village of Rhynd. It's not a particularly famous or iconic castle, but it's a well preserved one and in a superb setting. The castle goes back to late 16th/early 17th century and the estate has been in the Wemyss family since 1468. It's still nominally owned by the Earl of Wemyss, but it's in care of Historic Scotland (£3.70 adult admission price, free to members or holders of the Explorer Pass). The castle itself is still standing, and is much more than a picturesque ruin. All walls, floors and roofs are still there (it was re-roofed in the 19th ...  Read the complete review