Dunskey Castle, Medieval tower house in Portpatrick, Scotland.
The L-shaped stone fortress stands on a coastal promontory, surrounded by a rock-cut ditch measuring 15 meters wide and 2.5 meters deep.
The castle foundations date from the 12th century, with major modifications in the early 1500s when the Adair family transformed it into a fortified residence.
The castle structure appears in the 1951 film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Kidnapped, serving as a filming location for Scottish cinema.
The three-story castle measures 30 by 14.3 meters with 1.5-meter thick walls, featuring a watchtower positioned 7 meters square on the cliff edge.
Historical maps from the 16th century show the castle complex included two additional watchtowers facing the sea, enhancing its defensive capabilities.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Location: Portpatrick
GPS coordinates: 54.83484,-5.11213
Latest update: May 22, 2025 18:58
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