- Brodie Castle
Brodie Castle is a
castle nearForres in theMoray region ofScotland .The original "Z plan" castle was built in 1567 by
Clan Brodie but destroyed by fire in 1645 by Lewis Gordon ofClan Gordon , the 3rdMarquess of Huntly . It was greatly expanded in 1824 by the architectWilliam Burn who turned it into a fortified house.Architecturally, the castle has a very well preserved central keep with two 5-storey towers on opposing corners. As with many fortified stately homes of the time it has no wall. It does however contain a guardroom and no
secret passage s to help the occupants escape assassination attempts. The interior of the castle is also well preserved, containing fine antique furniture, oriental artifacts and painted ceilings.An ancient Pictish monument known as
Rodney's Stone can be seen in the castle grounds.Today the castle and surrounding policies, including a notable daffodil collection, are owned by the
National Trust for Scotland and open to tourists throughout the summer months.Ninian Brodie of Brodie (The Brodie of Brodie) died in 2003, and his son shortly after. Unfortunately, as his family had been unhappy with the transfer of the castle to the NTS, no Brodie now lives in the castle. The former family wing is being prepared for holiday letting.
The castle may be hired for weddings and indoor or outdoor events.
Another Brodie Castle exists in Madras, India. [http://www.adyar.net/brodie.htm]
ee also
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List of places in Moray
*List of places in Highland
*List of places in Aberdeenshire
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