Monzie Castle: Mid Lodge, Monzie Castle Policies, Crieff

'Fortified' bridge: segmental arch, high enclosing rubble walls, circular entrance arches with machicolations over, circular towers at N.W., S.W. and S.E. corners and 2-storey 'keep' (The lodge) diagonally set at N.E. corner (Historic Scotland)

July 1996: External inspection reveals the lodge to be long unoccupied, boarded-up, and near derelict. A few years ago, the owner indicated that it might be available for renovation on a long term lease, although it would not be made available for outright purchase. November 2000: External inspection reveals further deterioration. November 2003: Historic Scotland reports that it has been approached by potential restoring purchasers, although it understands the owner is not keen to sell.

January 2009: A member of the public contacts SCT to advise that the roof and back wall of the lodge have collapsed. A sapling is also reported to be growing from one of the masonry walls.

May 2009: A member of the public contacts SCT to advise that the roof collapse appears to have taken a lower floor with it. A number of
small trees growing in the stonework of the building. There also appears to be movement in the structure.

September 2009: External inspection finds that the lodge remains derelict. Plants are growing on the walls and flat surfaces. The lodge is enveloped in trees and bushes.

November 2011: External inspection finds an increased level of collapsed roofs and walls means the building is now in very poor condition.

18 March 2014: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously.

21 December 2018: A member of the public notes scaffolding has been erected to the building and works are underway. Local planners confirm repair works in the form of removal of self-seeded trees and re-pointing/ consolidation works to masonry are understood to have been undertaken. Condition moved to Poor from Very Poor and Risk level reduced to Moderate accordingly.

2 April 2019: BARR is contacted by the estate, concerned members of the public have been attempting to access the property. The building is undergoing consolidation works and is considered an active building site, consequently the owner is anxious third parties are endangering themselves attempting close inspection of the lodge. A safety zone of 30 meters behind the protective security fencing has been established whilst works are being undertaken, and the estate is exploring various additional security measures following recent incidences of vandalism.