Earlshall Castle near Leuchars in Fife was put up for sale by Dutch shipping magnate Paul Veenhuijzen in 2019 and is still on the market. Boasting 10 bedrooms, eight reception rooms, three separate cottages and 34 acres of land – it’s quite the sprawling abode. Rumours of haunting include that of William Bruce’s grandson Andrew ‘Bloody’ Bruce, who killed Covenanter Richard Cameron before hacking off his hands and feet. The castle is still on the market, price on application, with Savills.
. Long gallery
Painted the full length of the 50 foot long roof of the long gallery are the coats of arms of European royalty, Scottish noble families and imaginary nobles. Photo: Savills
. Library
One of the eight reception rooms, this library room has a log fire. Photo: Savills
5. Sitting room
The sunny living room has a tiled fireplace and further views of the castle grounds. Photo: Savills
6. Great Hall
Alexander Bruce had his marriage commemorated on the granite fireplace in the Great Hall. Photo: Savills
8. Location
Earlshall is set in 34 acres of its own parkland and woodland near the village of Leuchars, close to St Andrews, in north east Fife. Photo: Savills