A much-extended tower house introduces the estate landscape south of the burgh.
Quick facts
- Date
- Tower house dated 1530; extended in later centuries
- Architect / designer
- Later renovation H Walker, 1890; earlier authorship not established here
- Type
- Tower house and country residence
- OS grid reference
- NO 24170 10978
Architecture and setting
Harled walls, dressed stone edges, crowstepped gables and slate roofs unite a complex of different heights. Circular turrets and a projecting upper stage preserve a more defensive vocabulary within the later residence. HES records gun ports as well as enlarged windows and substantial additions.
Its story
The designation dates the tower house to 1530 and identifies work from several later centuries, including renovation by H Walker in 1890. The west wing is probably of 1822. The present operator advertises private weddings and retreats, continuing the adaptation of the estate to new purposes.
Why it is included
A much-extended tower house introduces the estate landscape south of the burgh.
What to look for
- Turrets and the contrast of building heights
- Enlarged windows within older walling
Reading the surroundings
Use public streets and signed routes. Respect private houses, yards and gardens, and check arrangements before entering institutions or commercial venues.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The complex should not be described as an unchanged sixteenth-century castle. Several phases are approximate, and private grounds are not open merely because the building is listed.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: LB2658 — Architectural description, designation, dating and grid location.
- Myres Castle: official website — Current private venue use and visitor enquiries.
Location
OS grid reference NO 24170 10978 · Location confidence: HES designation grid point converted to WGS84; approximate structure location, not an accessible entrance. · Select the marker to open its satellite view in Google Maps. On desktop, drag Pegman (the yellow figure) onto a blue road. On mobile, turn on the Street View layer and tap a blue road. Other photo markers may be user-contributed.
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