:: WELCOME to IPOH :: Part 5 ::

This old unfinished mansion, nicknamed Kellie’s Folly, was commission by a wealthy Scottish rubber-plantation owner William Kellie Smith. Seventy Hindu artisans were brought from India to work on the mansion. Smith died of pneumonia in Lisbon in 1926 on a trip back to England and the house was left unfinished. 

Now, the imposing six-storey structure with a lift shaft is well tended and attracts a fair number of visitors. It is interesting to walk around the castle and into the rooms, with views of the surrounding countryside, can be seen from the accessible rooftop. An underground tunnel is closed to the public though. In close proximity across the courtyard along a covered walkway, no more than a few yards form the castle, is the remains of their first house. 

About 500km form the castle is an old Hindu temple, built by Smith for the Hindu artisans. There is a statue of Smith, with white suit and helmet, among the many figurines adorning the temple. 

Getting there From Ipoh, the best way to get there is by taxi if you do not have your own car. The castle is situated on the way to Batu Gajah town at the Kinta Kellas Rubber Estate, about 30-minute drive and 14 km south of Ipoh City. There is no direct public transport to Kellie’s Castle.

:It's a great place if you are looking forward to do photo shoot:

Below are the details of charges and operation hours:-

Adult/Child - RM5/RM2. 

Opens at 8.30am till 6pm.