MacLellan's Castle

MacLellan's Castle is a 16th century ruin of an L-plan castle in the Galloway (Scottish Gaelic: Gall-Ghàidhealaibh) town of Kirkcudbright in southwest Scotland. It now stands at the end of St Cuthbert's Street, close to the harbour of the town. It is built on the site of an old monastery and was home to the MacLellan family until 1752 after which it fell into disrepair. It is a four storey tower house constructed in an L-plan shape with two wings meeting at right angles. It has an added tower in the southwest corner.  There is a series of vaulted storage rooms in the basement. The kitchen is on the lower floor and the great hall is on the first with accommodation being provided on the higher floors.  It is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba). It is open to the public during the summer months.

Image: MacLellan's Castle when covered in ivy in the 19th century courtesy Library of Congress.

Link: Historic Environment Scotland - Scottish Gaelic: Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba MacLellan's Castle.

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