This most attractive example of a late 16th century Scottish tower house lies between Kirkcudbright and Gatehouse of Fleet on an isolated spot near the shores of Wigtown Bay in beautiful Galloway.
The castle is of typical L-plan, 3 storeys and an attic in height, vaulted, gun looped and with a wheel staircase in wing. It is built of random rubble with dressed openings. Attractive, corbelled rounds (or studies) complete the picture.
It stands upon an mound which suggests an earlier castle. Walls and earthworks hint at a former garden.
Above interior from hall showing floor levels and 2nd floor fireplace.
Plunton is substantially intact. Perhaps its remote location has caused it to be overlooked but here is a castle which just cries out for restoration.
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I agree that it is crying out for restoration and should get a lot of support from HS for Plunton is on Historic Scotland's Castle Initiative. However they warn about the potential need for archaeological investigations of the surrounding area before restoration can begin, not exactly an encouragement to potential restorers!
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