Gelston Castle, Category A listed castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
The castle follows a square plan design with round tourelles at each angle and features three-story advanced center bays creating a tower formation.
Built around 1805 for Sir William Douglas of Castle Douglas, the land was previously owned by monks of Iona and later granted to Holyrood monks.
The structure represents the Adam castellated architectural style, designed by Richard Crichton who studied under architect Robert Adam's guidance.
The castle remains complete to the wallhead level but lacks a roof, and since 1996 the premises have been fenced off for safety reasons.
The castle walls display exceptional craftsmanship through finely tooled droved red sandstone masonry of superior construction quality.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Location: Kelton
GPS coordinates: 54.90480,-3.90863
Latest update: March 21, 2025 18:59
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