BALGONIE CASTLE 377 THIRD PERIOD BALGONIE CASTLE, FIFESHIRE. Balgonie Castle, in the immediate neighbourhood of Markinch, Fife- shire, is situated in a large and beautifully wooded park, with its northern side on the edge of a steep sloping bank some 25 or 30 feet high. A double moat, with a large mound between, protects the castle on the other sides. The buildings consist (Fig. 326) of a courtyard with a lofty f FIG. 326. Balgonie Castle. Plans. keep at the north-west corner, and enclosing walls, within and outside of which later additions have been made. The arched entrance to the courtyard is at the south-west corner in the west wall, which is here 1 1 feet thick, and is guarded with a round tower. This tower is entered from the courtyard ; it is vaulted, and provided with shot-holes. Adjoin-
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