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Features

• o Museum dedicated to the exhibition about Nova Scotia and the Baronets of Nova Scotia
• Now provides housing accommodation
• Fell into steady decline from the middle of the 18th century

About the property
Menstrie Castle is a three-storey castellated house that was home to a branch of the Clan MacAlister and was the birthplace of Sir William Alexander, later 1st Earl of Stirling. The property is over 400 years old.

Opening times

Castle: Easter Sunday and 3 May to 30 Sep, Wed and Sun 2-5. Visits outside these dates/times for pre-booked groups by arrangement with property.