Broughty Ferry Castle

The Broughty Castle is on the coast of East Dundee, Broughty Ferry. It was built in 1495 by Douglas, Earl of Angus. His son Archibald Douglas lost ownership of the castle for the Scottish crown. Due to its location, right on a beach cliff the castle had a very violent past, being attacked and harassed in every war that hit the area. It was instrumental in the seventeenth century during the War of the Three Kingdoms (England, Scotland and Ireland). Later it was used as a military powder until its ruins were restored by the Scottish Government. Historic Scotland currently cares for the exterior, since the 4-story interior is a museum at the hands of the authorities in Dundee.