Kilbryde Castle

Doune, United Kingdom

Kilbryde Castle is a castellated Scottish castle in the Scots baronial style. Its extensive gardens are open to the public on selected days or by appointment.

The property was originally built by the Earl of Menteith in 1460. It is currently owned by Sir James and Lady Carola Campbell. The family has owned the castle since 1659.

The castle was remodelled by the Scottish architect Thomas Heiton to its current appearance in the late 1870s following the collapse of the roof in 1877. The building was refurbished again in the 1950s.

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Castles and fortifications in United Kingdom

Address

Doune, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in United Kingdom

More Information

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Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Michael Wilson (11 months ago)
What a treat to have discovered this wonderful castle we could afford to stay in. Beautiful grounds and castle. Enjoyed conversations with owner.

ian desbottes (2 years ago)
Staying at the Smiddy cottage. Excellent, plus on arrival found milk bread eggs left for us. Beautiful location, plenty of logs. Great place. Thanks to owners for the items and logs made available to us. Cottage clean on arrival. Perfect.

Sarah Bell (2 years ago)
We had a lovely stay at garden cottage set within the grounds of the castle, well equipped and furnished two bedroom two bathroom ground floor cottage, great value for money, the towns of dunblane, bridge of Allan, Stirling close by for shopping and dinner options, great location,

Ian McDonald (2 years ago)
Lovely people. Real, historical, lived in house with great hospitality.

Judith Ball (2 years ago)
Stopped off here for coffee and cakes and a look around the woodland gardens full of snowdrops and spring bulbs. Very interesting talk by the owner. Arranged by coach trip holiday.

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