Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDrumcoltran Castle (Tower)

Drumcoltran Castle (Tower)

Scotland
HES SM90100
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Drumcoltran Castle is a late medieval tower house located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland. The structure dates from the fifteenth or sixteenth century and represents the fortified domestic architecture characteristic of the Scottish lowlands during this period. The tower stands as a rectangular stone-built structure, typical of tower house design, which served both defensive and residential purposes for the local landowning family. The castle reflects the architectural traditions of medieval Scottish nobility and the strategic importance of fortified settlements in the region during the late medieval era.

Drumcoltran Castle (Tower) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90100. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Drumcoltran Castle (Tower)?

Drumcoltran Castle is a late medieval tower house located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90100.

Who is responsible for protecting Drumcoltran Castle (Tower)?

Drumcoltran Castle (Tower) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM90100.

What other scheduled monuments are near Drumcoltran Castle (Tower)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Hill, enclosure 800m SE of Crochmore (1.4 km), Tarkirra,fort (3.8 km), Green Island,fort,Milton Loch (4.6 km).

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