Castle Menzies is a spectacular sixteenth century Scottish castle, restored during the twentieth century by the Menzies Clan Society.
Architecturally fascinating, it is a splendid Renaissance example of the transition in Scottish castles from earlier rugged Highland fortresses to later mansion houses. The Castle was the seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 500 years. Situated in a strategic location, it was involved in much of the turbulent history of the Highlands. During the second Jacobite rising the Castle first hosted both Bonnie Prince Charlie, who rested on his way to Culloden in 1746 and then, just four days later, the Duke of Cumberland, son of the British Monarch and commander of the Government forces.
Our castle
Rescued as a ruin in 1957 by the then recently re-formed Menzies Clan Society, the Castle has been lovingly restored by generations of Society members and was placed into a charitable trust in 1993. It is open to all as a visitor attraction, museum, Clan centre for the Menzies Clan and venue for weddings, concerts and other hire. We use all proceeds exclusively for our continued restoration and maintenance of the Castle, its Walled Garden and the Old Kirk of Weem.
We are delighted to have been chosen as the 3rd best castle in Scotland by The Times newspaper (August 2023).
A Castle to really explore!
Donations
The Castle and TCMS are self-financing through visitor admissions, hire revenue and generous donations from members of the public. We currently receive no grants or public funding. Therefore please consider making a donation! You can donate towards the upkeep of Castle Menzies through our JustGiving page.
The Castle Menzies SCIO.
A Registered Charity
The Castle Menzies SCIO is a registered charity under charity number SC051439 and regulated by OSCR. The Castle Menzies SCIO (TCMS) owns and maintains Castle Menzies and its associated property for the benefit of the nation. TCMS is a separate body from the Menzies Clan Society, although the two organisations do have close links.