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Situated on the outskirts of Dundee, Claypotts Castle is a z-plan tower house built by John Strachan between 1569 and 1588.
In the 1620s the castle was sold to Sir William Graham of Claverhouse. One of his descendants was John Graham, 1st Viscount of Dundee, whose exploits at the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689 were immortalised by Sir Walter Scott in the song 'Bonnie Dundee'.
After the death of Viscount Dundee at the Battle of Killiekrankie, the castle was forfeited to the crown. But in 1694 the property was granted to James, second Marquis of Douglas for services to the King, William of Orange. In the 19th century the castle passed by marriage to the twelfth Earl of Home (a mainly Borders family). The Homes passed it to the state in 1926 and it is now maintained by Historic Scotland.
The grounds of the castle are now home to an attractive demonstration garden.
Please note, Temporary Approval requires to be sought if you would like to use Claypotts for your ceremony.
More information at www.historic-scotland.gov.uk