Drumcoltran Tower is a late-16th-century tower house situated in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire near Kirkgunzeon, Dumfries and Galloway.
| Drumcoltran Tower | |
|---|---|
| Near Kirkgunzeon, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland UK grid reference NX869682 | |
 The tower in 2005 | |
  Drumcoltran Tower | |
| Coordinates | 54°59′45″N 3°46′02″W / 54.995902°N 3.767361°W |
| Type | L-Plan Tower house |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Historic Scotland |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Preserved |
| Site history | |
| Built | Late 16th Century |
| Materials | Stone |
Like other towers in the area, Drumcoltran was built by a branch of the Maxwell family around 1570 but passed with the estate to the Irvings in 1668. The Maxwells however constructed the existing farm steading and made alterations to the interior of the tower in the 18th century.
It was designated a scheduled ancient monument in 1928.[1]
References
edit- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Drumcoltran Castle (Tower) (SM90100)". Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- Coventry, Martin (2001) The Castles of Scotland, 3rd Ed. Scotland: Goblinshead ISBN 1-899874-26-7
- Maxwell-Irving, A. M. T. (2000) The Border Towers of Scotland, Creedon Publications ISBN 1-899316-31-0
External links
edit- Historic Environment Scotland: Visitor guide
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