Swift response over Perthshire castle rumour

US pop star Taylor Swift has quashed rumours she intends to buy a Perthshire castle.

It was revealed this week that the singer was in talks to buy the 16th Century Tower of Lethendy, which is north of Perth.

The 25-year-old star the only artist to have three albums hit a million sales in their first week is in a relationship with Scots DJ and record producer Calvin Harris.

It was claimed she wanted a Scottish home to be closed to him and his family in Edinburgh but she took to Twitter on Tuesday night to shoot down the rumours.

Quoting from her own song, she posted:

https://twitter.com/taylorswift13/status/631203163098382336

Swift and Harris met at the Brit Awards in February and revealed their relationship in April.

Lethendy Castle dates back to 1570 and the estate boasts its own 18-hole golf course, heated swimming pool and tennis courts.

Selling agent Savills is asking for offers over £4.6 million for the property.