The castle was built in the 14th century by Clan Leslie, and subsequently rebuilt several times.

From the air, two curving enclosures can be seen, the crop mark remains of ditches.

[3] Mary, Queen of Scots stayed at the castle on 23 March 1563 and 26 January 1565.

He came to Ballinbreich from Tullibardine and went on to Huntingtower Castle to the christening of James Ruthven, 2nd Earl of Gowrie.

shortly after escaping captivity at Falkland Palace then went on to Lordscarnie, belonging to Sir Robert Melville.