Castle Cluggy

Castle Cluggy
Ochtertyre, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Ruined tower of Castle Cluggy
Castle Cluggy
Coordinates 56°23′19″N 3°52′51″W / 56.3886°N 3.8807°W / 56.3886; -3.8807
Site information
Condition Ruined
Site history
Built c. 15th century

Castle Cluggy is a ruined 15th century castle located on the north side of Loch Monzievaird, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The castle replaced an earlier structure. The Comyn family held the lands in the 14th century. The Drummond family held the lands in the 15th century and late rpassed to the Murray family in the 16th century. The castle was in ruins by the middle of the 18th century, after the Murray's commenced construction of Ochtertyre House to the north.

References

  • Coventry, Martin. (2008) Castles of the Clans: the strongholds and seats of 750 Scottish families and clans. Musselburgh.
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