Burleigh Castle
Introduction
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Burleigh Castle
Image: © Mary Rodgers Taken: 8 Jun 2018
The origins of Burleigh Castle date back to 1446, when the lands hereabout were granted to Sir John Balfour of Balgarvie by James II. Some time soon afterwards the Balfour family built a tower house here, and this forms the basis of the north tower that can be seen today.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.225233
Longitude
-3.406336