Claupotts Castle

Claypotts Castle is located between Dundee and Broughty Ferry, in what once were their gardens and surrounded by residential houses, curious contrast. Its structure is very original since these are two circular towers, arranged diagonally and joined by a larger rectangular tower. It was built in the mid-sixteenth century and is famous as it is perfectly preserved without undergoing some remodeling. Part of its great preservation is due to the fact that it never involved itself in wars nor seiges until later in the 19th centure when it was used as a residence-palace. Built by Strachan who helped the family sell it to the Claverhouse family until in 1694 it was acquired by the powerful family of Douglas, who had some trouble with the property and therefore decided to donate it in 1926 to the Scottish Government (Historic Scotland).