Broughty Castle Museum

Broughty Castle is located on the banks of the River Tay (Scottish Gaelic: Tatha) in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Bruach Tatha, Dùn Dè, Alba). The museum is housed in Broughty Castle built in 1496 on a promontory at the mouth of the River Tay. The Broughty Life Gallery in the museum looks the life and natural history in the area from pre-history to the present day. One of the artefacts displayed is a 5000 year old food vessel. The castle has been the site of a number of battles and sieges over the years. Broughty Castle is cared for by Historic Environment Scotland - Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba and the museum is operated by Leisure & Culture Dundee.

Image: Broughty Ferry Castle image courtesy of Dundee City Council.

Links: Leisure and Culture Dundee and also Historic Environment Scotland - Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba Broughty Castle.