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Clunie Castle is a medieval fortified residence located in Perthshire, Scotland. The castle dates from the medieval period and represents a significant example of Scottish baronial architecture from its era. The site is situated in a strategically important location within Perthshire, reflecting its role as a defensive and residential stronghold for its proprietors. The remains demonstrate the architectural traditions of medieval Scottish castle construction, with features characteristic of fortified dwellings of the period.
Clunie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5508. View the official record →
Clunie Castle is a medieval fortified residence located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5508.
Clunie Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM5508.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inchtuthil Farm,fort N of (4.7 km), Stone circle, 52m southwest of Druid's Park House (5.6 km), Meikleour House, motte W of (6.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Clunie Castle's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Clunie Castle stands on Arbuthnott-Garvock Group, bedrock that formed in the Pragian. The rock here is sandstone with subordinate conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone.