Monzie Castle

Coordinates: 56°23′57″N 3°49′34″W / 56.3993°N 3.8262°W / 56.3993; -3.8262

Monzie Castle

Monzie Castle
Monzie Castle
Coordinates 56°23′57″N 3°49′34″W / 56.3993°N 3.8262°W / 56.3993; -3.8262
Site history
Built c.17th century
Sketch of Monzie Castle by John Claude Nattes, 1804

Monzie Castle is a castellated mansion, near Monzie, Scotland that incorporates a L-plan, early 17th century castle, restored 1785-1790.[1]

World Scout Moot

In 1939 Monzie Castle was the site of the 3rd World Rover Moot, attended by 3,500 Scouts from 42 nations.[2]

Citations

  1. ↑ "Monzie Castle". CANMORE. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.
  2. ↑ John S. Wilson (1959), Scouting Round the World. First edition, Blandford Press. p. 105
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