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Orchardton Tower

Located a short drive from Dalbeattie, Galloway, this is the only round towerhouse in Scotland. It was built in the mid 15th century for John Carnys (or Cairns). None of the upper floors remain, but there is a spiral staircase within the thickness of the wall that leads up to the parapet and is covered by a small gabled cap-house. There are also the remains of courtyard buildings.

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Uploaded on November 24, 2009
Taken on November 24, 2009