Dunskey Castle

Dunskey Castle is perched on a rocky outcrop jutting out into the Irish Sea. The massive towerhouse was built in the mid sixteenth century for the Adairs of Kinhilt - the same family that owned the Castle of St John in Stranraer - and the long wing to the north was added in the 1620's. By 1700 the whole building was derelict.

The defensive ditch on the land-ward side is all that survives of an earlier Adair Castle. First recorded in the 14th century, this castle was destroyed around 1500 by the McCullochs of Myrton and Cardoness.

Dunskey Castle is located on the coastal path from Portpatrick. There is no access to the castle interior. Take care - the cliffs here are steep and dangerous and you are advised to stay on the path.

Contact

The Curator

(PO Box)
Portpatrick
Dumfries & Galloway
DG9
Scotland

Tel: +44 (1776) 705088