The building is mentioned in a 1560s English report and was built around 1565 at which time William Maxwell was resident.

[4] William's successor Edward Maxwell of Isle reconstructed the building in 1622, with a stair wing being added to its north east side.

It appears to have been abandoned soon after the death of Robert Maxwell, 2nd Earl of Nithsdale in 1667.

[5] The building is in a state of complete ruin, a considerable part of the south west wall having fallen, but the corners as yet remain nearly of their original height.

The doorway is in the re-entering angle, and has the usual bar-hole, with the recess for lamp adjoining.