Kellie's Castle

A 30 minute drive from Ipoh takes you to the ruins of Kellie's Castle. This unfinished castle was the brainchild of William Kellie Smith, a Scottish rubber tycoon during the late 19th Century. Located in Batu Gajah, the castle though commonly referred to as Kellie's Castle, is often spoken of as Kellie's Folly. The castle, which was meant to be a gift to his wife and unborn son, was never completed as Smith - in the midst of its construction - left for England on an ill-fated trip and never returned. Shrouded in dark mystery, it is believed that Kellie's Castle has hidden rooms and a secret tunnel. The road leading to this abandoned structure follows the contours of the land in a dizzying, maze-like fashion, adding to the mystery and romance of the place.