There is documentary evidence of a tower in 1553, but the existing structure either postdates that or has been heavily remodeled, judging by its architectural style.

The first surviving records that mention Craich show that it was held by the MacDuff, Earls of Fife and they were probably the builders of the first Creich Castle.

[2] The castle is 1.7 km (1.1 mi) south of the River Tay and is located in a depression surrounded by higher ground on all sides.

The lower ground immediately surrounding the tower complex was formerly marsh, some of which still survives, which would have improved its defensibility.

"All the characteristics of the structure...suggest a date rather later than the first half of the 16th century, although the 'tower, fortalice and manor' are recorded in a charter of 1553.