Leslie Castle

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Leslie Castle is the historical seat of Clan Leslie, located just to the west of Auchleven. It was built on the site of a former castle (probably a wooden motte and bailey) around 1661. In the late 1970s restoration of the castle was begun and by the end of the 1980s this was completed. In 1995, a Leslie Clan Gathering was held at Leslie Castle. It is now operated as bed and breakfast accommodation.

Castles and fortifications in United Kingdom All sites in Auchleven

Address
Sunnyside Cottages 4, Auchleven, United Kingdom

Established
1661

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