Gryffe Castle
Gryffe Castle was a castle existing in 1474, probably about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) north of Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, Scotland.[1]
The present Gryffe Castle is a mansion dating from 1841[1] or 1854.[2]
| Gryffe Castle | |
|---|---|
  Gryffe Castle | |
| Coordinates | 55.8628°N 4.5824°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | by 15th century |
History
The Barbours held the property in the 19th century.[1] The mansion was built by Robert Freeland of Broomward. By 1975 it was a property belonging to Glasgow Corporation used as a children's home.[2]
Structure
Some of the castle may be incorporated in the mansion; there are no evidences of an ancient structure, although the prominent site would have been suitable for a castle.[2] The mansion is small and irregular. [1]
References
- Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.195
- "Gryffel Castle". Canmore. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
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