A Son of the Rock

Apart from a henge (or two) it’s a toss-up whether the nearest ancient monument to Son of the Rock Acres is Falkland Palace or Balgonie Castle.

We’ve been to the Palace many times but only visited Balgonie Castle for the first time in June last year. The local Heritage Group had its last meeting of the season there with the permission of the Laird.

Balgonie Castle tower and entrance:-

The Castle has of course been used in the TV series made from the Outlander books (it seems almost no castle in Scotland hasn’t.) This door by the pathway from the small car park emphasises the fact.

I believe the castle is not open to visitors at the moment though.

That door is to the right of this part of the castle wall:-

The castle has been partially restored by the present Laird. Still-ruined portion from courtyard:-

Tower from courtyard:-

Part of courtyard wall. The flags are of Scotland and Texas. The Laird’s wife is from that US state I believe.

Courtyard wall with wooden cloister:-

Courtyard wall and well:-

External stair from courtyard to main building:-

Part of castle:-

Coat of arms:-