Doon Castle

Doon Castle is an Iron Age stone tower standing on Ardwell Point overlooking the water. The structure is partly preserved with walls that reach several meters high and feature the thick construction typical of defensive towers from that period.

The tower was built during the Iron Age as a defensive structure on this rocky point. Early 20th-century archaeological surveys documented the ruins, and the site was later designated as a protected monument.

The structure shows Iron Age Scottish building methods through its drystone construction and how it was positioned to control the surrounding waters. This type of placement on a rocky point was chosen for defensive and trading purposes.

Access to the site is via a man-made causeway that crosses a natural ravine between the tower and the mainland. Be prepared for uneven terrain and wind exposure as the location sits exposed on a water-surrounded point.

This structure has two separate entrances rather than the single opening found on most similar towers. This dual access suggests it served both land-based and water-based traffic during its occupation.

Location: Dumfries and Galloway

Location: Stoneykirk

GPS coordinates: 54.75978,-5.00574

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07