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1. www.historicenvironment.scot › huntingtower-castleHuntingtower Castle | Historic Environment Scotland | History

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   Huntingtower Castle is a tower house residence near Perth, Scotland. Learn about its history, book tickets, plan your visit and see reviews and awards.

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   Huntingtower Castle, once known as Ruthven Castle or the Place of Ruthven, is located near the village of Huntingtower beside the A85 and near the A9, about 5 km NW of the centre of Perth, Perth and Kinross, in central Scotland, on the main road to Crieff. This castle is the subject for several local ghostlore stories.

3. www.visitscotland.com › info › see-doHuntingtower Castle, Perth – Castles | VisitScotland

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   Explore the 15th and 16th century towers and the painted ceiling of Huntingtower Castle, where James VI was imprisoned by the Ruthven family. Enjoy the grounds, the herbaceous border and the gift shop at this Perthshire attraction.

   • Location: Huntingtower, Perth, PH1 3JL, Perthshire

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   What is Huntingtower Castle?

   • Huntingtower Castle is a large and impressive old building, consisting of two tower houses built close together but originally not joining, formerly known as Ruthven Castle, the name being changed when the Ruthven Earl of Gowrie and his brother were slain by James VI in 1600, the castle eventually going to the Murrays of Tullibardine.

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   What's new at Huntingtower Castle?

   • We'll be making more improvements soon so watch this space. Huntingtower Castle has two fine and complete towers, built in the 15th and 16th centuries and joined by a range in the 17th century. There is a fine painted ceiling in the hall of the eastern tower of Huntingtower Castle.

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   Who lived in Huntingtower Castle?

   • A lordly residence for 300 years – from the 1400s to the 1700s – the castle is linked to both the Ruthvens (later earls of Gowrie) and the Murrays (earls of Tullibardine and later dukes of Atholl). Before 1600, Huntingtower was known as the Place of Ruthven.

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   Does Huntingtower Castle have a painted ceiling?

   • There is a fine painted ceiling in the hall of the eastern tower of Huntingtower Castle. The splendid painted ceilings are especially noteworthy in this castle, which was once owned by the Ruthven family who held James VI captive here for 10 months.

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5. www.thecastlesofscotland.co.uk › huntingtowerHuntingtower Castle | Ruthven Castle | The Castles of ...

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   Apr 5, 2018 · Huntingtower Castle is a 15th-century tower house near Perth, with a 16th-century L-plan tower and a connecting range. It was the seat of the Ruthven and Murray families, and witnessed the kidnapping of James VI and the Gowrie Conspiracy.

6. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g186565-dHuntingtower Castle - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Huntingtower Castle is a historic attraction in Perth, Scotland, that offers a glimpse into the medieval life and legends of the region. You can explore the castle's rooms, gardens, and towers, and learn about its fascinating stories, such as the escape of Mary Queen of Scots and the love affair of the Earl of Gowrie. Tripadvisor provides you with the latest reviews, photos, and tips from ...

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