History Claypotts Castle

claypotts castle

the castle built john strachan around 1569–1588 according dates inscribed on stones make parts of castle, make construction longer usual such small building. land on castle built leased strachan family tironensian abbey of lindores starting in 16th century.

in 1601 strachan family sold castle sir william graham of ballunie later sold sir william graham of claverhouse. castle became property of crown in 1689 after death of current owner viscount dundee john graham of claverhouse @ battle of killiecrankie. in 1694 castle given james douglas, 2nd marquess of douglas. castle later became property of son duke of douglas , after death in 1761 became subject of legal battle next 8 years until courts ruled archibald douglas heir. ownership later passed 13th earl of home through marriage later gave castle state in 1926. in care of historic scotland.

there legend castle once home industrious brownie helped servants work, left in disgust because of lazy kitchen maid.