Belmont Castle
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Belmont CastleDescription
This castle is north west of the former Alyth Junction and south of Meigle [3rd] stations. It was once the home of James Key Caird, jute baron and mathematician. Due to his part funding of the expedition, his name was given to the whaleboat James Caird, famous for the Voyage of the James Caird which led to the rescue of the members of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition.
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Castle| Nearby stations Meigle [2nd] Meigle [3rd] Alyth Junction Meigle Upper Junction Kirkinch Newtyle [2nd] Washington [N and CAR] Newtyle [1st] Ardler Jordanstone Leason Hill Pitcrocknie Platform Alyth Eassie Coupar Angus | Meigle Burn Bridge Nethermill Junction Ardler Junction Dean Water Bridge [Cardean] Newtyle Incline Isla Viaduct [Cardean] Newtyle Junction Newtyle Junction Turntable Tourist/other Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum Meigle House Camno Crossing Kinloch House Cardean [House] Drumkilbo House Nevay Church |
| Location names in dark blue are on the same original line. | |
