Whitefield Castle

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Whitefield Castle
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Ruins of Whitefield Castle
Whitefield Castle
General information
LocationPerth and Kinross
Town or city Kirkmichael
CountryScotland
Completed12th century

Whitefield Castle is a ruined L-plan tower-house on the hill above the village of Kirkmichael, in Strathardle, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.

History

Built in the 12th century by Malcolm Canmore as a hunting lodge, it was expanded in 1577 by the Spalding family. It is now ruinous.

The castle also has a ley tunnel legend, a tradition often found associated with ancient residences. This tunnel was said to link up with nearby Ashintully Castle.

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Coordinates: 56°44′17″N3°29′23″W / 56.7380°N 3.4896°W / 56.7380; -3.4896