Kinnettles Castle

In the early 14th century, King Robert III granted Alexander Strachan a tract of land in Forfar which went on to become the Kinettles baronial estate.

A survey carried out in 1791 by the Reverend David Ferney also refers to the "manor house" at Kinnettles, making mention of the fact that it is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the area.

[3] The existing manor houses were both demolished to make room for a new castle built in the Scottish Baronial style, more as a statement of wealth than as a genuine defence.

The only surviving building from the original Kinnettles estate is a farmhouse that was converted into the gardener's house during Paterson's extensive remodeling works.

The house was purchased in March 2011, the previous owners (who owned the Castle for 3 years) oversaw an extensive refurbishment, transforming the building from a training centre into a boutique hotel.