Scotland's 17th-century castle linked to Mary Queen to fetch $730K
Powrie Castle has had extensive renovation work done by its current owners over the last three decades. (via Thorntons)


The 17th-century Powrie Castle in Scotland's Dundee has entered the property market at $730,000, worthy of lords and ladies.

Located to the north of the city, it has had extensive renovation work done on it by its current owners over the last three decades.

In keeping with its history, parts of the building’s medieval and renaissance features have been preserved.

The castle sale is being managed by Thorntons Property, which has advertised the site as suitable for a family home, a holiday home, or an investment.

At the heart of the historic building lies a 30.2-square-meter drawing room with a high vaulted ceiling and a dining room with flagstone flooring, an inglenook fireplace and an oak-beamed ceiling.

Interior of Powrie Castle, an A-listed 17th century property with turrets and leaded glass windows. (via Thorntons)

The property used to have its own bakery, which has now been converted into a dining kitchen, complete with a stone vaulted ceiling, bread oven and Aga range cooker.

The home has three double-sized bedrooms, including "the grand laird and lady’s bedroom," which incorporates an open fireplace and a barrel-vaulted ceiling, plus an en-suite shower room.

From this room can be accessed the "Tower Room," which is currently a study and has previously been used as an art room.

The castle includes a monument on its grounds, The Keep, which dates back to the 16th century.

But the origins of the grounds themselves can be traced about 850 years back, to 1172, when King William the Lion gifted the land to Robert Ogilvie, the Earl of Angus.

Since then, the stewardship of the property has been dominated by two families: the Ogilvies and the Fotheringham.

Owning the castle for around 600 years between them, the families were actively involved in the politics and conflicts of the late Middle Ages, Renaissance and the Age of Discovery.

Letters show their correspondence with royal figures, including Mary Queen of Scots.

Powrie Castle has had extensive renovation work done by its current owners over the last three decades. (via Thorntons)

Property manager David Fletcher said: "Powrie Castle is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated castle, with links to some of Scotland’s noted royal figures and significant historic events.

"Despite its grand connections, it is a remarkably comfortable and enchanting home that offers great flexibility.

"The Tower and Turret rooms could be converted into two further bedrooms, which would be especially suitable for children, and its large formal dining and drawing rooms are the perfect spaces for entertaining.

"Just three miles to Dundee, which has excellent road, rail and air links, and close to world-classing golfing at St. Andrew's and Carnoustie, Powrie Castle is sure to attract interest from a wide range of buyers."