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BNPS.co.uk (01202 5588<br />
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Fit for a king...<br />
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A 16th century castle with links to royalty and panoramic views from its battlements is on the market for offers over £3.5m.<br />
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Myres Castle was built in about 1530 by John Scrymgeour, who oversaw the refurbishment of both Holyrood and Falkland Palace and has been linked with the latter, which was a favourite retreat of Mary Queen of Scots, for hundreds of years.<br />
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The oldest tree at the property, a Spanish chestnut, is believed to have been planted by Mary Queen of Scots on one of her many hunting trips.<br />
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In more recent years it has been used as a stunning wedding venue and has 45 acres of land including an impressive 'Vatican' style walled garden.

BNPS.co.uk (01202 5588
Pic: Savills/BNPS

Fit for a king...

A 16th century castle with links to royalty and panoramic views from its battlements is on the market for offers over £3.5m.

Myres Castle was built in about 1530 by John Scrymgeour, who oversaw the refurbishment of both Holyrood and Falkland Palace and has been linked with the latter, which was a favourite retreat of Mary Queen of Scots, for hundreds of years.

The oldest tree at the property, a Spanish chestnut, is believed to have been planted by Mary Queen of Scots on one of her many hunting trips.

In more recent years it has been used as a stunning wedding venue and has 45 acres of land including an impressive 'Vatican' style walled garden.