Broughty Castle was built in 1496 but fell into ruin during the eighteenth Century. In the nineteenth Century, it was purchased and rebuilt by the War Office. In 1969 Broughty Castle opened a museum of fishing, whaling, arms and armour. This is now an extension of Dundee Museum and houses displays on the life and people of Broughty Ferry. Broughty Castle is situated minutes away from Broughty Ferry beach and esplanade, five miles east of Dundee. It has stunning views over the River Tay.