The castle is a "progression from tower castle to country house," showcasing three distinct eras: Drum Castle
: In 1323 , King Robert the Bruce granted the Royal Forest and Tower of Drum to William de Irwyn (Irvine) in recognition of his service as the King's secretary. Download Drum Castle zip
: The Irvine family held the estate for 650 years (24 generations) before it was gifted to the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) in 1975. The castle is a "progression from tower castle
: During the Jacobite rebellion, Alexander Irvine reportedly hid in a secret room behind the library walls for three years to evade capture after the Battle of Culloden. Architectural Highlights Download Drum Castle zip