He built the original Bedlay Castle soon after, on the end of a volcanic crag above the Bothlyn Burn.

Since then the castle has been owned by a number of people, including the Campbells of Petershill, who built a family mausoleum in the grounds.

[2] Bedlay Castle stands on a natural defensive point, protected on three sides by watercourses, with the approach from the south.

The second phase of building at Bedlay took place in the late 17th century, with a large extension added to the west.

Other modernisations include large sash windows, and the division of the main hall into two rooms.

Garden ornaments including the stone balustrades and gate piers were brought here by the Campbells from their now-demolished property at Petershill.