Powrie Castle

Powrie Castle is a ruined 16th-century castle located in the north of Dundee, Scotland. It was designated as a scheduled monument in 1970. The early 17th-century north range of the castle is now a separate fortified house and has been converted into a private residence.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mains Castle and Tannadice Park.

Mains Castle

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Mains Castle is a 16th-century castle in Dundee, Scotland. The castle consists of several buildings surrounding a courtyard, although several of the original western buildings no longer exist. Mains Castle is situated 1¼ miles southwest of Powrie Castle.

Tannadice Park

Stadium

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Tannadice Park, officially known as The CalForth Construction Arena for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Dundee, Scotland. It is the home ground of Dundee United, who have played at Tannadice since the club was founded as Dundee Hibernian in 1909. Tannadice Park is situated 2 miles southwest of Powrie Castle.

Dens Park

Stadium

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Dens Park is a football stadium in Dundee, Scotland, which is the home of Scottish Premiership club Dundee F.C. and has a capacity of 11,775. Tannadice Park, the home of rivals Dundee United, is just 200 yards away. Dens Park is situated 2 miles southwest of Powrie Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fintry and Claverhouse.

Fintry

Suburb

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Fintry is a housing scheme in Dundee, Scotland. Fintry is located in the north of the city with Mill o' Mains to the west and Whitfield to the east. On the north, Fintry is bordered by farmland, including the Powrie Farm and Powrie Castle.

Claverhouse

Suburb

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Claverhouse is a residential area located on the northern outskirts of Dundee, Scotland, with the city centre located 2 miles from the area. Claverhouse is primarily an affluent residential area and is one of the wealthier areas in Dundee alongside Broughty Ferry and the West End of Dundee.