Elcho Castle

Elcho Castle () is located close to the south bank of the River Tay approximately four miles south-east of Perth, Scotland, in the region of Perth and Kinross. It was maintained by Clan Wemyss from its construction around 1560 until it was put into the care of the Secretary of State for Scotland in the early 20th century, though was not occupied for the entire time. In around 1830 it was re-roofed and a nearby cottage constructed. The castle has been a scheduled monument since 1920 on the grounds of being "a particularly fine example of a Medieval tower-house", and the cottage became a listed building in 1971 in recognition of its national importance. The castle is unusual in that it has both en suite guest accommodation like a mansion, but also a large number of gun loops.

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Elcho Castle zajmuje 36. miejsce na 6412 w rankingu rozpoznawalności zamków tego atlasu i 6. wśród 126 obiektów w Szkocji. Powstał w ok. 1560 i jest starszy niż 41% datowanych obiektów atlasu — jeden z 532 obiektów atlasu powstałych w XVI wieku. Zobacz w statystykach zamków, jak wypada Szkocja.

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