Pitcur Castle
Introduction
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Pitcur Castle
Image: © Douglas Nelson Taken: 9 Aug 2012
The Castle of Pitcur is a lofty square tower, now ruinous. It was possibly built in the early 16th century. The land belonged to a branch of the Chisholm family at an early date, passing through marriage to the Hallyburton family in 1432.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.51888
Longitude
-3.218091