Brodie Castle in Forres, Moray, United Kingdom | Attraction | Castle

Brodie Castle, Forres, Scotland, lies 4.5 miles west of Forres, 24 miles east of Inverness. The Castle was the home of the Brodie family until the late 20th century. The family's association with the area goes back as far as 1160 when it is believed Malcolm IV gave these lands to the Brodies.

In 1645 the Castle came under attack from Montrose's army and sustained damage, but survived. Additions to the Castle were made in the 17th and 19th centuries.

This imposing Castle stands in rich Morayshire parkland. The lime harled building is a typical `Z' plan tower house with ornate corbelled battlements and bartizans, with 17th & 19th century additions. The interior has unusual plaster ceilings, a major art collection, porcelain and fine furniture. There is a woodland walk by a large pond with access to wildlife observation hides. In springtime the grounds are carpeted with many varieties of daffodils for which Brodie Castle is rightly famous.

The Brodie Castle, Forres, Scotland is open from 1 Apr - 3 Oct, Mon - Sat, 11am to 5.30pm and on Sundays from 1.30 to 5.30pm. Weekends in Oct on Saturdays from 11am to 5.30pm and on Sundays from 1.30 - 5.30pm.