Pitheavlis Castle [needs IPA], located in Perth, Scotland, was built in the late 16th century. Now a Category A listed building,[1] it stands in a residential neighbourhood on Needless Road. No historical event is connected with the castle.[2]
Pitheavlis Castle | |
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Location | Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland |
Coordinates | 56°23′20″N 3°27′03″W / 56.389005°N 3.450890°W |
Built | late 16th century |
Listed Building – Category A | |
Designated | 20 May 1965 |
Reference no. | LB39346 |
Location of Pitheavlis Castle in Perth and Kinross |
The castle was the home of the Oliphant family until the 17th century. It later became the property of the Murray family. In the early 20th century, it was bought by Montolieu Oliphant-Murray, 1st Viscount Elibank,[2] then whisky baron Sir Robert Usher. He owned it until 1920. It is now divided into flats.[3]