Friends of Castle Menzies is a donors' club, run by the Menzies Clan Society on a voluntary basis, for the benefit of the maintenance and continued restoration of Castle Menzies, its Walled Gardens, and the Old Kirk of Weem. 

Members of Friends of Castle Menzies (FOCM) contribute a regular monthly or annual donation and, in return, are involved in how the funds are spent.  Members can propose projects, receive updates on now the projects are going, visit the properties for free and attend FOCM events to get involved in even greater depth.

FOCM provides an exciting opportunity for those living near and far with an interest in Castle Menzies, its Walled Gardens and the Old Kirk genuinely to be, and to feel, involved in the safekeeping of these historic monuments.

All FOCM donations go directly to our charity which owns and operates the properties, The Castle Menzies SCIO (TCMS).  No administration fees or other charges are deducted from the donations we receive, so every penny donated is applied to FOCM projects.

Membership grades

There are three FOCM membership options to choose from:

• Bronze
• Silver
• Gold
• Founder

£4 per month or £50 per annum

Introductory offer of 5 years for the price of 4 years if paid as one sum

• A FOCM newsletter by email twice a year, with news on the properties and projects that FOCM is helping to fund.
• FOCM web page on the Castle Menzies website which, like the electronic newsletter, will provide updates on FOCM projects and initiatives.
• Unlimited free entry to the properties.
• Personal letter of thanks from Menzies Clan Society’s President.
• FOCM lapel badge.
• Invitation to an annual FOCM event (to co-incide with the annual Menzies Clan Gathering).

 £8 per month or £100 per annum

Introductory offer of 5 years for the price of 4 years if paid as one sum

• As for Bronze, plus...
• Free entry to the properties for up to 3 guests (e.g. spouse and children) once per annum.
• Copy of the current Castle Menzies Guidebook.
• Personal tour of Castle Menzies (limited to once per annum).
• A vote on which projects FOCM should fund: an excellent chance to feel involved in the restoration work, even from overseas.

Gold

£16.70 per month or £200 per annum

Introductory offer of 5 years for the price of 4 years if paid as one sum

• As for Silver, plus...
• Your name(s) on the FOCM donors’ board displayed prominently in Castle Menzies.
• Personal tour of Castle Menzies (once per annum) - particularly to look at projects that FOCM has helped to fund.
• Copy of the Castle's Virtual Tour DVD (subject to availability).
• 5% discount off hire of the Castle.
• The right to propose projects for FOCM to fund and be engaged with.  Again, an excellent chance to feel involved in the restoration work, even from overseas.