Braco Castle

Braco Castle is a complex house with multiple construction dates and significant alterations, making it challenging to date accurately. The west wing dates from the late 17th century or possibly the early 18th century and likely incorporates an earlier tower house at its northern end. The central part of the building may have been constructed in the early to mid-18th century. The east wing is believed to have been built during the reign of George III when the owner was an equerry at court. At that time, the roof was likely altered to its current pitch, and the south gable of the west wing was remodeled to match that of the east wing, resulting in a tall U-shaped house that is mainly three stories high.

The exterior is characterized by plain rubble construction with droved dressings and straight skews where unaltered. The symmetrical south front features a courtyard that is open to the south, possibly still in its original form. The George III courtyard remains unfilled, with a central two-storey, three-window entrance bow. The south elevation includes turrets, crenellations, crowstepping at the south gables, and hood moulds, with some elements possibly re-styled around 1840.

There is a two-storey east bay window dating from around 1850, while the west side has been partly remodeled later, and the south gable has undergone further alterations. Victorian service wings are located at the northeast. The woodwork throughout the building is of various dates, starting from the mid-18th century, and includes some moulded chimney pieces.