Brodie Castle

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Brodie Castle is a castle near Forres in the Moray region of Scotland.

The original Z plan castle was built in 1567 by Clan Brodie but destroyed by fire in 1645 by Lewis Gordon of Clan Gordon, the 3rd Marquess of Huntly. It was greatly expanded in 1824 by the architect William Burn who turned it into a fortified house.

Architecturally, the castle has a very well preserved central keep with two 5-storey towers on opposing corners. As with many fortified stately homes of the time it has no wall. It does however contain a guardroom and secret passages to help the occupants escape assassination attempts. The interior of the castle is also well preserved, containing fine antique furniture, oriental artefacts and painted ceilings.

An ancient Pictish monument known as Rodney's Stone can be seen in the castle grounds.

Today the castle and surrounding policies, including a notable daffodil collection, are owned by the National Trust for Scotland and open to tourists throughout the summer months.

Ninian Brodie of Brodie (The Brodie of Brodie) died in 2003, and his son shortly after. Unfortunately, as his family had been unhappy with the transfer of the castle to the NTS, no Brodie now lives in the castle. The former family wing is being prepared for holiday letting. Even more unfortunately 2003 saw graves looted as part of a family squabble over inheritance.

The castle may be hired for weddings and indoor or outdoor events.

Another Brodie Castle exists in Madras, India.