Cardoness Castle, Tower house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
The six-story rectangular stone structure rises 53 feet high with walls reaching 8 feet in thickness, overlooking Fleet Bay and Solway Firth.
The McCulloch family constructed the castle in the 15th century after acquiring the estate in 1450, maintaining ownership until Sir Godfrey McCulloch's execution in 1697.
The great hall features a large fireplace with a specialized stone niche designed for keeping salt dry, reflecting medieval Scottish architectural practices.
The castle opens daily from April through September, with visiting hours from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM under the management of Historic Environment Scotland.
Nineteenth-century visitors left their mark through graffiti inscriptions on the castle walls, creating an unintended historical record of past generations.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
GPS coordinates: 54.87230,-4.19800
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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