Kellie Castle
16th century E plan tower house Kellie Castle is one of the finest Tower Houses in Scotland. It was probably spared any improvements by the Victorians as it was dissociated in the late 18th century and was virtually abandoned and left to ruin. In 1878 it was taken over by the Lorimer family who restored it as it is today. The north tower is late 15th/early 16th century and was built on a 14th century tower. The east tower was built in 1573 and in the 17th century a fifth storey was added. These were linked between 1603 and 1606 by a large L-shaped block. This houses the Great Hall and Withdrawing room. The building contains magnificent plaster ceilings, painted panelling and furniture designed by the architect Sir Robert Lorimer (1864 – 1929), who was brought up in the castle and continued the restoration work of his father. Robert was also responsible for laying out the gardens.