Castles · Central Scotland
Duke Murdoch's Castle
Duke Murdoch's Castle — castle in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Duke Murdoch's Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Stirling, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.1808°, -4.4620°.
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Heritage listing
Date Added 22/06/1992 Type Secular: castle; tower Local Authority Stirling Parish Aberfoyle NGR NN 47281 01415 Coordinates 247281, 701415 — The monument consists of a small fortified tower which is thought to date from the 14th-century. Built on a rocky island close to the S shore of Loch Ard, it is known as Duke Murdoch's Castle as it was thought to have been built by Andrew Murdoch, Duke of Albany (uncle of James I of Scotland) or one of his ancestors. It is also known as Dundochill Castle. The decaying structure is rectangular on plan measuring approximately 14m E-W by 6.1m transversely. The walls are constructed in coarse random rubble with lime and gravel mortar. The wall (1.5m thick) is considerably reduced though portions in the S survive to a height of 3m. Much of the SW angle has fallen away. The interior is divided into two compartments. There is a doorway (1m wide) in the E wall which is approached from below by a short series of rough steps. The area to be scheduled is irregular and measures a maximum of 55m E-W by 20m N-S to be centred on the castle, as shown in red on the accompanying map.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Duke Murdoch's Castle is a scheduled monument located in central Scotland, postcode FK8. The castle's historical significance is marked by its designation, reflecting its importance in the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1808, -4.4620
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK8 3TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661749 (CC0)
- commons: The ruins of Duke Murdoch's Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5361964.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duke Murdoch's Castle?
- Duke Murdoch's Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK8 3TJ).
- Is Duke Murdoch's Castle a listed building?
- Duke Murdoch's Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Duke Murdoch's Castle charge admission?
- Duke Murdoch's Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Duke Murdoch's Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode FK8 3TJ. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.