Collairnie Castle is an L-plan castle in Dunbog, Fife, Scotland. The castle was extended in the 16th century, with a wing added of 4 storeys with an attic. The main block has been reduced to a single storey, and the tower is now incorporated into a 19th-century farm steading, which has been described as making the work of the farm subscribe to it.
Inside the remaining floors are two painted ceilings. The castle is protected as a scheduled monument. It was owned by the Barclay family until 1789, and subsequently passed to the Balfours.
On her way to St Andrews in 1564, it is said that Mary Queen of Scots spent three nights at Collairnie. Records also indicate that Mary stayed at Collairnie on 26 January 1565.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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