Murdostoun

It stands on a good position high above the South Calder Water and was one of many built as a defensive measure across the Forth and Clyde Valley.

The typical design of these houses was of a tall square block of three storeys, set within a courtyard, with thick walls and battlements.

The roofs were made of stone for protection against fire attacks and parapets and fighting platforms were provided around the wall tops.

His descendant, Sir David Scott, sat in the Parliament held in Edinburgh in 1487 as 'Dominus de Baccleuch.'

His son, Sir Michael Scott, heir of Murdostoun, was slain at the Battle of Durham, 17 October 1346.

On 23 July 1446 by a charter of Excambion the Scotts' lands of Murdostoun and Hartwood were exchanged with Thomas Inglis for his half of the Barony of Branxholm in Roxburghshire.

The Scotts settled at Branxholm, which forms part of the Buccleuch estates to this day; while Thomas Inglis removed to Lanarkshire.

On his death, Murdostoun went to his eldest son, Thomas, and his heirs, who also held for a time the superiority of Manor.

The property of Manor went to John, the second son, but in time it became restricted to Manorhead, a farm at the top of the glen, which remained in the younger branch of the family till 1709, when it was sold.

[5] Sir Robert's son, Captain John Christie Stewart, succeeded him as laird of Murdostoun.

This facility was managed by Four Seasons Health Care, Ltd. Murdostoun Castle has three main buildings set in 37 acres (150,000 m2) of mixed park and woodland.

The Frank Jamieson wing was a modern purpose-built facility, providing nursing and social care in a selection of differing rooms for single occupancy.