Loch Doon Castle

[1] The original site and the relocated remains are designated as scheduled ancient monuments.

During the Scottish Wars of Independence it was held by the governor Sir Gilbert de Carrick (Gille Brighde) who surrendered it to the English.

In 1206 the Corrie family were the hereditary keepers of Castle Loch Doon, and 57 years later, owing to the marriage of Sir Robert Corrie to Lady Susanna Carlisle, added greatly to their possessions in Dumfriesshire.

Having been given back to the Kennedy family the castle was again taken from them by William Crauford of Lefnoris in 1511.

The castle was destroyed in the 16th century by King James V of Scotland as part of a general policy of reducing the power of the barons of Galloway.