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RCAHMS - GENERAL Documentary Reference Event
Date 1 December 2011 - 26 February 2015
Event ID 1002480
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Summary Record
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1002480
Gardyne Castle is a substantial laird's tower house with its origins in the 16th century. It is on the 65 metre contour line on the edge of a steep, wooded bank to the east. The Mains Farm lies to the west of the castle which is set within garden grounds. The castle is situated some 2 kms south of the A932 Forfar to Friockheim road and approximately 1 km to east of Middleton House.
Information from the Angus Recording Group of the Garden History Society in Scotland, 2015