Brodie Castle

Brodie, Forres, Moray IV36 2TE

Tel: 01309 641371 Fax: 0 1309 641600

e-mail brodiecastle@nts.org.uk

Brodie Castle is a fine 16th century Z plan tower house with l7th and l9th century additions, set in peaceful parkland. The family association with the area pre-dates the castle, going back at least to Malcolm, Thane of Brodie, who died in 1285, and possibly to 1160, when it is believed Malcolm IV endowed the Brodies with their lands. The castle was damaged in an attack in 1645 by Montrose's army, but survived. It contains fine French furniture, English, Continental and Chinese porcelain, and a major collection of paintings, including l7th century Dutch art, 19th century English watercolours, Scottish Colourists and early 20th century works. The magnificent library contains some 6,000 volumes.