Towie Barclay Castle

The current structure, which was built by Clan Barclay in 1593, is a Category A listed building.

It appears that an early structure was erected in the 12th century as an inscription, built into the wall, reads: "Sir Alexander Barclay of Tolly, foundator, deceisit anno domini 1186.

[3] The castle was bought in the late 1960s by the musician Marc Ellington and his wife, Karen.

While the lower story contains sixteenth century masonry, the upper floors are a modern reconstruction.

The restoration project was of a sufficiently high standard to win a Saltire Society Award in 1973.