Mains Castle is a courtyard castle, mostly of the 16th century, but partly from the 15th century. Ranges of buildings form three sides of a courtyard, the last side being completed by a high wall with a parapet. The gateway is defended by a massive corbelled-out machicolation. The castle is dated 1562.
Mains Castle
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Alias Names
Claverhouse Castle , Fintry Castle
Structural Info
Year Built
1562
Accessible
Accessible
Other Info
The castle is now a popular wedding venue.
Website: www.mainscastle.co.uk
Website: www.mainscastle.co.uk
Haunted
Haunt #1 - Ghosts/Poltergeist
The castle is reputed to be haunted, and manifestations are said to include disembodied voices, furniture being moved by itself, as well as by ‘dark presences’. One story is that there is the ghost of a woman cruelly slain by her husband, as well as other bogles, including a young child.
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