Elcho Castle

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Elcho Castle is one of 18 castles the Albion Guide charts in Perth and Kinross. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. Evelick Castle and Huntingtower Castle are among the castles within 9.1 km. The closest station is Perth, 5.6 km to the west.

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