Arnot Tower

Arnot Tower is a registered ancient monument. The current building dates from c. 1507, though fortifications were present c. 1400. The ruin is in the grounds of its namesake Arnot Tower house less than a mile from Scotlandwell, Perth and Kinross. The castle has four stories and a vaulted basement it was built by the Arnot family who have records dating back to 1105. David Arnot of Fyfe (Fife) was one of 2000 noble landowners required to swear allegiance to King Edward I of England in 1296. Nicol Arnot Arnot was a loyal supporter of King Robert the Bruce. Robert Arnot was killed in the battle of Flodden in 1514. The Arnots abandoned the old tower around 1700.

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