Ruins of a 16th Century Castle and Drystone Walls in Perthshire

Not far from the Souterrain is the ruin of castle likely dating from the 16th century, with modifications made in the 19th Century.
Walking to this castle down a farm track I noticed the most beautiful, settled in drystone wall. I hope all walls I build will one day look as comfortable as this one.

An overgrown drystone wall in Perthshire Scotland. Seedum and moss are growing all over the old stone wall.

The castle is in a serious state of disrepair but still retains some lovely stonework and features.

Rusting metal gates lead to a castle ruin in an overgrown garden in Perthshire Scotland
A black and white photograph of a ruined castle interior. Ivy drapes over fallen stone as two arches are visible beaneath. There is a small ladder on the stone. Perthshire Scotland
A close up of a ruined castle wall. Nice detailing above the window in the stone wall. Perthshire Scotland.

In the castle gardens were a couple of lovely wee finds. A huge twisted tree trunk and beautifull crafted, stone gateposts. We’re very lucky in Scotland to have so many tangible remnants of our past to explore, but just a reminder to be very aware, and to stick to any warning signs or taped off areas when looking at ruined buildings. They are intriguing but can also be very dangerous.

A carved stone gatepost in Perthshire Scotland. The metal fence around it is rusting anf the top of the stone is covered in moss.
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