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This section shows what a Castle or Tower House looked like when photography was in its infancy. We also show what it looks like in its present state. Thankfully not all are in a sorry state as some fantastic historic buildings have been restored or consolidated. Hopefully we can show potential restorers that there are still many historic building capable of being saved. Sadly, it's too late for some.
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Lochnaw Castle (Wigtown) Past & PresentThe 16th century tower of Lochnaw is beautifully situated on the loch of that name near Stranraer. A wing with steeply pitched roof (originally thatched) was added in 1663 followed by yet another in 1704. Date posted: 17 May 2013 |
Cassencarie House (Kirkcudbright) Past & PresentSituated on Luce Bay is this multi period site. The oldest part is a L-plan tower of the late 16th century distinguishable by its window mouldings Date posted: 17 May 2013 |
Mar's Work (Stirling) Past & PresentThis beautiful and accomplished 16th century lodging is situated nearby Stirling Castle. Built by the Regent Mar it is closely modeled on the palace of James V in that castle. Date posted: 17 May 2013 |
Castle of Park (Wigtown) Past & PresentA 16th century L-plan tower of 4 storeys and a garret to which wings were added to in the 18th century converting the tower into a country house. Date posted: 17 May 2013 |
St John's Tower (Wigtown) Past & PresentThis 16th century tower stands in the town of Stranraer close to the shore. In the 19th century lacking a 'lock up' the tower was converted into the town jail with cells for fellons and debtors. Date posted: 17 May 2013 |
Ravenstone Castle (Wigtown) Past & PresentSituated in the Machars, Ravenstone is late 16th century L-plan tower house extended in the 17th, again in 18th with a full height, double bowed front and finally with large Victorian wing. Date posted: 02 May 2013 |
Castlewigg (Wigtown) Past & PresentSituated about 3 miles NW of Whithorn, Castlewigg presents a sorry state. A panel dates this L-plan tower house to 1595 and vaulting, together with a gun loop, supports the fact. Date posted: 30 Apr 2013 |
Edinample Castle (Perth) Past & PresentSituated on Lochearnhead, near Comrie, Edinample is a late 16th century Z-planned castle incorporating an earlier tower. Date posted: 14 Apr 2013 |
Benholm Tower (Kincardine) Past & PresentBenholm provides an example of what can happen if restoration becomes entangled in red tape. Date posted: 26 Feb 2013 |
Busbie Castle (Ayr) Past & PresentSituated near Kilmarnock Busbie was an unusually handsome tower house with some exceptionally fine detailing. Date posted: 26 Feb 2013 |
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