Naughton, Fife Explained

Naughton is a locality, estate and former Scottish barony, in the parish of Balmerino, 4miles southwest of Newport-on-Tay in Fife, Scotland.

History

Naughton was held by the Hay family in the 13th century.[1] The estate passed by marriage to the Crichton family in the 15th century and sold in the 18th century to the Morisons.

The ruins of Naughton Castle are located behind Naughton House.

Notes and References

  1. https://fife-placenames.glasgow.ac.uk/placename/?id=2527 Fife Placenames - Naughton