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The 'breathtaking' 16th century Scottish castle you can stay in this spring
22.02.2023 - 17:21 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A beautiful Scottish castle in a secluded glen that dates back to the 16th century is available to stay in this spring.
With March less than a week away, the end of winter is officially just around the corner. It is therefore time to start thinking how to celebrate the warmer weather and longer days.
One great way to spend a spring weekend is a quiet getaway in the Scottish countryside. While there are countless scenic and fascinating spots around the country, if you are looking to add an extra bit of luxury to your holiday then Dalmunzie Castle may be perfect.
Located within a 6500-acre estate in a "hidden part of Highland Perthshire", the castle is an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle. Fortunately, it isn't too remote either, with Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Fife, Dundee and Perth all within a two hour drive.
According to the listing on Celtic Castles, Dalmunzie Castle's written history begins in 1510 "when Sir William Scott is on record granting lands, including Dalmunzie, to John Fergusson of Dunfallandy". Robert MacKintosh, great-grandson of the original laird Robert MacRitchie, was "instrumental in building Dalmunzie up to the estate it is today".
Around 200 years later, in the 1700s, the men of Dalmunzie were reportedly ardent Jacobites. At this time, according to the listing, the glen "must have been very different", and there was likely up to 150 people living in hamlets and farms on both sides of the present driveway.
After this, in the late 1700s, the MacKintosh family lost the castle as a result of financial difficulties. Around this time, the Dalmunzie fell into disrepair.
Following the construction of an L-shaped hunting lodge and the addition of a Victorian wing in the late 1800s, the building and
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