Drochil Castle, Castle ruins in Scottish Borders, Scotland.
The stone structure features four stories with a central corridor running through each level, connecting apartments on both sides of the building.
James Douglas, Fourth Earl of Morton, initiated the construction of Drochil Castle in 1578, but his execution in 1581 left the project incomplete.
The castle design incorporates traditional Scottish architectural elements, including two diagonal round towers equipped with defensive gunloops measuring 25 feet in diameter.
Visitors can access the castle through public paths near West Linton, approximately 8 kilometers north, while Peebles lies 10 kilometers to the southeast.
The castle features a distinctive double-tenement layout with a great hall measuring 50 by 22 feet on the first floor, reflecting its dual purpose as palace and fortress.
Location: Scottish Borders
Founders: James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 55.67780,-3.33417
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
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