20th century events Myres is set amongst of gardens, farmlands and policies. The Fairlie family has been associated with Myres for some time. There are Fairlie memorabilia at Myres including shooting diaries as far back as 1903. A recording is noted in the year 1915 that James Ogilvy Reginald Fairlie, Chamberlain to His Majesty, resident of Myres was killed in action in World War I. His brother was the distinguished Scot architect Reginald Fairlie. David Fairlie owned the castle in the 1960's and completed some alterations. It was sold in 1999 and the new owner completed "a major refurbishment project ... adding 10 bathrooms, complete rewiring, plumbing and heating system". In August 2022, the property was listed for sale. At the time, it was being used as a private home and as a venue that could be rented. Bibliography Nigel Tranter, History of the Fortified House in Scotland, Five Volumes (1962-1971) The Catholic Who's Who and Yearbook 1916, and Burns and Oates References Buildings and structures completed in 1530 Castles in Fife Category B listed buildings in Fife Listed castles in Scotland Country houses in Fife Romanesque architecture in Scotland 1530 establishments in Scotland