Broughty Castle

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Broughty Castle has stood royally at the mouth of the river Tay since 1496. The castle was built on the tip of a rocky promontory, projecting into the shallow waters of the Firth of Tay, which is an attractive little town five miles east of Dundee, not far from the harbor of Broughty Ferry.
Broughty Castle has faced many sieges and battles and still stands majestically for all to see. This battle-scarred castle has faced many wars and sieges and has adapted to changes all through the centuries to meet the defense needs of the nation. It was mostly occupied by the Grays except whenever it changed hands during wars, depending on the outcome of the battle.
The Broughty Castle was built in 1495 by the Gray family after King James II originally gave them permission to do so, it took 40 years to build. It probably started off as a tower surrounded by a walled enclosure, very similar to how it is today.
The Broughty Castle is taken care of by Historic Scotland and the museum is run by Dundee City Council. Admission is free and the Castle is open from April to September, Monday to Saturday, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., and Sunday 12:30 P.M. to 4 P.M.

http://www.scotland.com/castles/angus-dundee/broughty/
http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/broughtycastle/

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