Scotstarvit Tower facts for kids
Scotstarvit Tower is a historic tower house located in Fife, Scotland. It stands about 2 kilometers (or 2 miles) south of the town of Cupar. The tower is nestled between Tarvit Hill and Walton Hill, and is close to the River Eden.
History of Scotstarvit Tower
This impressive six-storey tower was built in the mid-1500s by the Inglis family. It has an "L-plan" shape, which means it looks like the letter 'L' from above. Most of the original building is still standing today.
In 1611, a man named Sir John Scot bought the tower. He was a famous writer known for his book, The Staggering State of the Scots' Statesmen, which made fun of politicians of his time. Sir John Scot made changes to the tower in the 1620s, making it even stronger.
Later, Scotstarvit Tower became the property of the Wemyss family. In 1948, they generously gave the tower to the National Trust for Scotland. Today, it is looked after by Historic Environment Scotland, an organization that protects important historical sites. The tower is recognized as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, meaning it is a very important historical building that is protected by law.
Major General John Scott inherited the tower from his father, David Scott, in 1766. He lived there until his death in 1775.
