approx 20minutes drive from Morrisons Holiday Homes - well worth a vist.

Elcho has been in the ownership of the Wemyss family for five and a half centuries, if not longer. It was part of the possessions confirmed to Sir John Wemyss of Wemyss by James III in 1468, and is still owned by the earls of Wemyss. The date when the present castle began to be built is uncertain, though it was probably in the third quarter of the sixteenth century. We know that the lands were confirmed to Sir John Wemyss in 1552, and this may have been a way of ensuring that his title to it was sound before he started a major campaign of rebuilding. He was certainly able to sign a charter at Elcho in 1558, though that does not necessarily mean that the new house was complete, since there must already have been a house on the site before the one we now see. However, there is a record that in 1570 the laird of Wemyss owed the late Thomas Bryson or Boynting the sum of £7 for ironwork, and it is tempting to suspect that this was for the wrought iron grilles or yetts at the windows and main doorway, and that the main work was complete by then.

For those looking for a more flexible holiday, Scotland has a huge range of tourist hotspots to visit, such as Edinburgh and Glasgow for Shopping, Shows. The scenery in Scotland is breath taking and all is very accessible from Morrison's Holiday Cottages, based in Auchterarder, in the Heart of Scotland!

Maybe you're planning a romantic break with your partner, or an action-packed holiday with the kids, or an adventure holiday with your mates, or simply taking some time out for a solitary sojourn... Morrison's Holiday Cottages make the perfect base for your visit.

Whatever your requirements, whether it's business or leisure, short break or long term stay, you're sure to find what you're looking at Morrison's.

We offer excellent accommodation with our 3 star self-catering accommodation. We are based within easy reach of every area of Scotland, including St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Edinburgh, the Borders, Glasgow, Ayr, Perth and the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Visit us for your perfect break!