General view from south east

Description General view from south east

Date c. 1885

Collection Photographs of buildings in Fife by William Easton, photographer, St Monans, Fife, Scotland

Catalogue Number SC 802308

Category On-line Digital Images

Copy of F 1820

Scope and Content Kellie Castle, Fife, from south-east The castle is laid out on a T-plan, with the north tower the oldest part. In 1573, the east tower (right) was constructed. Between 1603 and 1606, the linking L-plan block (left) was built. During this period, the castle was owned by the Oliphant family, having previously been held by the Siward family. The Oliphants are represented by the carved crescent moons on the dormer windows, and their successors, the Earls of Kellie, by the coat-of arms at first-floor level. In the 1870s, following a period of abandonment, the castle was leased to Professor James Lorimer (1818-90). Professor Lorimer and his family, including the architect Robert Lorimer (1864-1929) restored the castle and laid out the gardens. The sculptor Hew Lorimer (1907-93), son of Robert, then purchased the castle. In 1970, the castle was bought by The National Trust for Scotland. Kellie Castle dates from the 15th century, although the history of the estate can be traced back to the 12th century. It is a fine example of 16th- and 17th-century domestic architecture, and is now in the care of The National Trust for Scotland. The castle and its gardens are open to the public. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

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