Fowlis Castle

For the castle in the Highlands, see Foulis Castle.
Fowlis Castle

Fowlis Castle is situated five miles north-west of Dundee, Scotland, in the hamlet of Fowlis.[1] It is a tower house dating from the seventeenth century.[1] It was held by the Maule family and then by the Mortimers before coming to the Gray family in 1337.[1] Sir Alexander Gray of Broxmouth was made Lord Gray of Fowlis.[1] The castle is currently occupied as a farm house,[1] and is a category B listed building.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Coventry, Martin. (2008). Castles of the Clans: The Strongholds and Seats of 750 Scottish Families and Clans. pp. 244. ISBN 978-1-899874-36-1.
  2. ↑ "Fowlis Castle: listed building information". Historic Scotland.

Coordinates: 56°29′13″N 3°06′11″W / 56.487°N 3.103°W / 56.487; -3.103

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