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On the bank of the water of Keil, to the north of Largo House, is an old square tower, part of the Castle of Balcruvie, anciently also called Pitcruvie. In all probability this castle was erected by Sir John Lindsay, as a seperate residence during his father's lifetime.The traditions is that Balcruvie belonged to the family of Crawford ; but this is a mistake originating in the fact that the family of Lindasy at a subsequent period,succeeded to the estates and titles of the Earl of Crawford.
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland Vol [Volume] 2

"On the banks of the Keil, a small stream, are the ruins of the Castle of Balcruvie, once possessed by the Noble family of Crawford." New Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] of Scot (Scotland): (Fifeshire) page 438_

"On the bank of the water Keil, are the ruins of this ancient castle of Balcruvie, a place once of considerable strength, occupied of old by the family of Crawford. There is a square tower pretty entire"
Old Stat: acct [Statistical Account]: p. 545