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Dunskey Castle, Portpatrick, Stranraer, Wigtownshire

Key features

  • Scheduled monument
  • Set within eight acres
  • Coastal foot path
  • Views to Northern Ireland
  • Secluded position
  • Popular filming location

Description

Dunskey Castle is a scheduled monument (details below), dating from the mid-16th century and is thought to occupy the site of the earlier Adair Castle, which was destroyed around the year 1500 by the McCullochs of Myrton and Cardoness. The castle stands within eight acres of its own land, reached from the coastal foot path that runs behind it. It’s a popular stop for tourists walking the path, with access to the ruins across the former moat.

There is an expanse of grass in front of the castle and the cliff edge. On a clear day it’s possible to see Northern Ireland, over twenty miles away. The imposing structure of the castle and its almost magical setting have made it the ideal location for dramatic scenes in movies, including as a location for Kidnapped, the 1951 version based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, the 1952 film Hunted, starring Dirk Bogarde, and the 1992 thriller Double X: The Name of the Game starring Norman Wisdom.

The castle has been derelict since around 1700 (it was described by Symson as ‘wholly ruinous’, in 1684), but enough of its magnificent stone structure, with its 5ft thick walls, remains standing, to provide a sense of the grandeur of the fortifications and original layout. The structure includes the massive central tower house, a three-storey tower built for the Adairs of Kinhilt - the same family that owned the Castle of St John in Stranraer.

The tower measures 30m by 14m with a sheer end wall projecting to the rocky cliff edge. There are also the remnants of the vaulted cellar, a watch tower and a long wing to the north of the main tower. Located on the coastal path from Portpatrick to Morroch, the castle lies in a secluded position, adding to the sense of wonder and mythology surrounding this haunting, historic structure.

Details of Scheduled Monument Status
Reference: SM2017
Site number: NX05SW 3
National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE)
ID: 60632

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Dunskey Castle, Portpatrick, Stranraer, Wigtownshire

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Established in Finsbury Circus, London in 1885, Strutt & Parker has been one of Britain's most trusted property consultants and estate agents for over 130 years. Our network now covers over 50 offices across the country from Inverness to Exeter, by way of central London. In 2017, Strutt & Parker merged with BNP Paribas Real Estate to offer a comprehensive range of residential, commercial and rural property services. Whilst Strutt & Parker continues to grow, the same values remain at the heart of the business - those of integrity, trust and mutual respect- as well as a real passion for property. True to your expectations, we set ourselves the highest standards of professionalism and discretion. But above all, we're people - and the strength of our relationships with our clients and our colleagues is, we believe, what really sets us apart.

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With more than 60 offices around the country, including a head office and 10 sales offices in prime central London, our national network ensures your property is seen by the widest possible audience. As an appreciable proportion of our buyers come from outside the area, this national reach is invaluable. Our network also extends internationally - as part of the BNP Paribas Group we are a multi-billion organization, operating across 71 countries. We have an unrivaled network of real estate offices around the world and access to some of the most active buyers and sellers globally.

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