The man who saved Leslie Castle did not wield a sword, or strike with a battle axe. He did not command an army to defend the Leslie lands with. He was an architect, a practical hard working man who thought the castle was worth saving for future generations. Having visited Leslie with his father years …
Planning your trip to the Leslie Clan lands? Start with a night’s stay at Leslie Castle and visit the Leslie’s Cross at the Clan Chapel and learn about the bloody battle of Harlaw. Then visit the ruins of Balquhain Castle orFetternear Palace before returning to eat at the castle. Leslie’s Cross The Leslie’s Cross honours …
For Leslie Castle 1661 was a significant year. The present Castle’s foundation stone which reads “FUNDED JUNE 17th 1661” is on the west of the main stair tower. Although the west wing of the Castle formed part of the first stone Castle built in the 12th century, it was substantially altered during the mid-17th century …