Edingham Castle

Edingham Castle stands in a quiet corner of Dumfries and Galloway, near Dalbeattie. It is the ruined shell of a tower house built in the late 16th century. The first stone tower rose between 1570 and 1585 for the Morrisons. Later owners included the Afflecks, who took over in 1660. By the 18th century the house was known as the McVicar-Afflecks. By 1872 the roof had gone and only the four-storey walls remained. The castle’s footprint measures 8.6 metres by 7.2 metres. It is protected as a scheduled monument, recognising its importance. The ruins sit close to the remains of Edingham Munitions Factory. The site offers a clear picture of a small but once-proud tower house. Visitors find a single standing ruin with a few gable ends still in place. The walls rise to full height on three sides. Ivy clings to the stonework and wild thyme grows between the cracks. From the site there are wide views over the surrounding farmland. The quiet air and open outlook make it easy to imagine the castle as it once was.