Cardoness Castle

Today's the day ....................... for aspirations

We had a walk in Cally Wood this morning, before we set off for home - and on the way, we had a good view of Cardoness Castle.

It was built in the late 1400s as a fortified residence for the McCullochs, a wealthy Galloway family with aspirations.They were already landed gentry in Wigtownshire by the time Gilbert McCulloch acquired Cardoness around 1460, most likely through marriage.  It was a new residence built in the latest fashion - a six-storey tower house.

The McCullochs eventually abandoned the castle in the late 17th century, following the execution of Sir Godfrey McCulloch for the murder of a Clan Gordon neighbour.  It is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland and is a scheduled monument ..........................