Rowallan Castle (7)
This is referred to as the south front of the castle, although it actually faces south-east. As previously stated, the stair takes one up to the level of the courtyard, which is reached via a passage that passes right though the building, with, as usual, no access provided to any part of the building it passes through, except the guard chambers.
I have not found any reference to the age of the flight of steps. Tranter says that "originally, no doubt, there would have been a drawbridge", however there is no remaining indication of there ever having been one now.
Tranter also states that the present roof is not original and appears to have been lowered and its pitch lessened, reducing the height of the dormer windows.
Rowallan Castle (7)
This is referred to as the south front of the castle, although it actually faces south-east. As previously stated, the stair takes one up to the level of the courtyard, which is reached via a passage that passes right though the building, with, as usual, no access provided to any part of the building it passes through, except the guard chambers.
I have not found any reference to the age of the flight of steps. Tranter says that "originally, no doubt, there would have been a drawbridge", however there is no remaining indication of there ever having been one now.
Tranter also states that the present roof is not original and appears to have been lowered and its pitch lessened, reducing the height of the dormer windows.