Brodie Castle is a castle near Forres in the Moray region of Scotland. Image File history File links Grampian_Map_Brodie_Castle. ... For other uses, see Castle (disambiguation). ... Suenos Stone in Forres The Royal Burgh of Forres (Gaelic: Farrais), an ancient burgh, is situated in the north of Scotland on the Moray coast. ... Moray (pronounced Murray, spelled A Moireibh in Gaelic) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ...

The original Z plan castle was built in 1567 by Clan Brodie but destroyed by fire in 1645 by Lewis Gordon of Clan Gordon, the 3rd Marquess of Huntly. It was greatly expanded in 1824 by the architect William Burn who turned it into a fortified house. Clan Brodie Crest: Unite Clan Brodie is a Scottish clan which dates at least as far back as Robert the Bruce. ... Clan Gordon Crest Clan Gordon, also known as the House of Gordon, is a traditional Scottish clan name and it is now a common forename. ... The title Marquess of Huntly was created in the peerage of Scotland in 1599, making it the oldest existing marquessate in Scotland, and the second-oldest in the British Isles, only the English Marquessate of Winchester being older. ... William Burn (1789-1870) was a Scottish architect. ...

Brodie Castle

Architecturally, the castle has a very well preserved central keep with two 5-storey towers on opposing corners. As with many fortified stately homes of the time it has no wall. It does however contain a guardroom and no secret passages to help the occupants escape assassination attempts. The interior of the castle is also well preserved, containing fine antique furniture, oriental artefacts and painted ceilings. Photograph of Brodie Castle This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Photograph of Brodie Castle This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Secret passages are sometimes concealed using large items of furniture, such as this reconstruction of the bookcase that covered the entrance to Anne Franks secret room. ...

An ancient Pictish monument known as Rodney's Stone can be seen in the castle grounds. A replica of the Hilton of Cadboll Stone. ... Front face, containing the secular depictions. ...

Today the castle and surrounding policies, including a notable daffodil collection, are owned by the National Trust for Scotland and open to tourists throughout the summer months. The standard of the NTS The National Trust for Scotland, or NTS, describes itself as The conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotlands natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. ...

Ninian Brodie of Brodie (The Brodie of Brodie) died in 2003, and his son shortly after. Unfortunately, as his family had been unhappy with the transfer of the castle to the NTS, no Brodie now lives in the castle. The former family wing is being prepared for holiday letting. Even more unfortunately 2003 saw graves looted as part of a family squabble over inheritance.

The castle may be hired for weddings and indoor or outdoor events.

Another Brodie Castle exists in Madras, India.

Coordinates: 57°35′54″N, 3°42′32″W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...