MY · Perak · 4.47°N 101.09°E
kellie's castle
Unfinished Scottish planter's mansion in the estates, ghost stories included.
- Best time
- Any time of year. Go in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat.
- How long
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- About 30 minutes' drive from Ipoh, or about 2.5 hours from KL on the North–South Expressway.
kellie's castle
Dear group chat,Unfinished Scottish planter's mansion in the estates, ghost stories included.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKellie's CastleMY, Perak
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A ruined, unfinished mansion near Batu Gajah, begun in the 1910s by Scottish planter William Kellie-Smith. He died before it was finished, and the brick shell has been collecting ghost stories ever since.
Things to do
- The castle ruinsWander through the rooms, arches and staircases of the unfinished house.Map ↗
- The rooftopClimb up for views over the river and the surrounding estates.Map ↗
- The Hindu temple nearbyKellie-Smith built a temple for his workers, and a figure of him is said to sit among the deities on it.Map ↗
- Gua TempurungThe big limestone cave near Gopeng is about 20 minutes away.Map ↗
Good to know
- Wear shoes with grip. The stairs are steep and uneven in places.
- Combine it with Ipoh, Gopeng or Tanjung Tualang for a full day out.
Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.