Elcho Castle (HS)

This is a castle to explore. Parade up the grand staircase or scurry up the service stair, venture intot he well-appointed kitchen and admire the views over the countryside from the high battlements.This remarkable complete house of the 1500s was the country retreat of the wealthy Wemyss family. Its orchards has been replanted with traditional varieties of apple, pear and plum and has become a haven for butterflies and wildlife.