A Walk in the country - Braco Castle Traditional Cache
Scottiedogz: Time for this spot to go. Been out for a couple of years and feeling its age. another that has dissapeared and had to be replaced a couple of times and the shed where it wa hidden went
A Walk in the country - Braco Castle
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For those of you who have enjoyed the Drive in the Country series we thought we would create some caches providing an opportunity for a walk in the country. This cache is located close to the entrance to Braco Castle
The 16th Century tower house of Braco Castle is located to the north west of the settlement of Braco in Perth and Kinross. Although the tower is 16th century, 18th century additions have made the castle L-shaped. The Tower House, now forming the north-west corner of the building, was extended by Sir William Graham, 2nd son of the 3rd Earl of Montrose. He was uncle to the famous 1st Marquis of Montrose and was created Nova Scotia Baronet of Braco in 1625.
General David Graeme, equerry to King George III and MP for Perthshire, added the enormous extension of the same height and general style to the east in the late 18th century to impress his royal master and to enhance his own dignity. Unfortunately the King never came. Finally the U-shaped building was filled in with a lower castellated portion in the Victorian time, probably by George Kellie McCallum. After 1894 Sir William Rennie Watson added to the Victorian service wings to the north east and was also responsible for building the water reservoir further up the hill.
The castle gardens are open to the public.
A 19th Century landscaped garden comprising woodland and meadow walks with a fine show of spring flowering bulbs, many mature specimen trees and shrubs, with considerable new planting. The partly walled garden is approached on a rhododendron and tree-lined path and features an ornamental pond, extensive hedging and lawns with shrub and herbaceous borders. The planting is enhanced by spectacular views over the castle park to the Ochils. There are two fishing ponds by the entrance to the castle grounds. The lower pond was used for curling.
This cache is part of a Walk in the Country taking in several caches. Ideal for children and dog walking..
After you have found the cache turn right down the track and walk back to the village, finding more caches along the way.
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