Broughty Ferry Castle, Dundee, Angus.

Broughty Ferry Castle, Dundee, Angus.
Broughty Castle is a historic castle located on the banks of the River Tay in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland. It was erected in 1490 by the 2nd Lord Gray, on a charter from James IV, in response to increased English naval activity
The site was earlier fortified in 1454, when George Douglas, 4th Earl of Angus, received permission to build on the site. His son, Archibald Douglas, 5th Earl of Angus, was coerced into ceding the castle to the crown
The main tower house forming the center of the castle with four floors was built by Andrew, 2nd Lord Gray, who was granted the castle in 1490
The castle was taken without a shot being fired by the English in 1547, and reclaimed by the Scots two and a half years later. The castle fell back into English hands in 1651.
The castle was involved a the Siege, which was part of the Anglo-Scottish Wars and the Rough Wooing. The siege was led by the English and lasted from May to September 1550.
In 1846, the castle was bought by the Edinburgh and Northern Railway Company in order to build an adjacent harbor for their railway.
In 1860 the threat of French invasion prompted Broughty’s conversion from a ruin to a modern artillery defence. The castle was further altered in response to the German threat in the two world wars.
Today, Broughty Castle is a museum that offers a changing program of events, activities, and displays. It is a "must-see" attraction if you're visiting Broughty Ferry
The castle buildings are maintained by Historic Environment Scotland but the exhibits are curated by Leisure and Culture Dundee, which allows for free entry.
The Orchar Gallery.
James Guthrie Orchar was one of Dundee’s most prominent businessmen. A successful inventor, engineer and entrepreneur, today he is remembered primarily as a patron of the arts. His art collection - which contains over 400 paintings, drawings and prints - survives intact and is regarded as one of the most important Victorian collections of Scottish art in the country.
A selection of artworks from the Collection are currently on display.
The display features around 30 paintings, including portraits, landscapes and still lifes by artists of the Robert Scott Lauder Group - William McTaggart, Hugh Cameron, George Paul Chalmers, John MacWhirter, John Pettie and William Quiller Orchardson.
It also includes twentieth century paintings by Alec Grieve, Philip de Laszlo and James McIntosh Patrick.
Brought Life on Land.
Located on the third floor of the Castle, this gallery takes you on a journey through the landscape in Broughty Ferry.
Explore the geology and natural history of the area. Find out about the rocks under your feet and the animals and plants that live and have lived in the area over the past centuries.
A physical guide to the Broughty Ferry Local Nature Reserve, the dunes and the beach, the gallery will help you identify what you can see around the castle and in your own back yard!
The Armoury Gallery.
Learn the story of Broughty Castle’s role in Britain’s coastal defences. See revealing glimpses of the Tay’s defences before the First World War and the history of local volunteer forces associated with the Castle.
Broughty Castle was then an operational coastal fort with a small resident force of artillerymen and royal engineers.
Find out about the part the Castle played during the two world wars in the defence of Broughty Ferry and Dundee.
The Observation Deck.
Make your way to the top of the Castle and enjoy the stunning views over the Tay estuary from our observation room. It provides visitors with the opportunity to do a spot of dolphin-watching during the summer months! Ask at reception about borrowing binoculars, available with a modest cash deposit.
Bottlenose Dolphins can often be seen around the Castle and breakwater at Broughty Ferry Harbour. The grassy area around the Castle can be a good vantage point as the dolphins can sometimes pass quite closely.
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