Morton Castle, stands in a very scenic location on a promontory above
Morton Loch. The castle is a hall-house, with some additions, that dates
back to the late 14th century. There would have been kitchens and storage
space on the ground floor with a hall above and private rooms in a round
corner tower. It was built by the Earls of March on the site of an earlier
castle that was destroyed in 1375. In 1459 it was acquired by the Douglases,
later made Earls of Morton. It remained occupied until about 1715.
Directions
From the A702 NE of Carronbridge take the 2nd turning on the right
towards East Morton. Follow the minor road across the next crossroads
(although it will seem to be more of a left turn) and then take
the track on the right when the road forks at Morton Mains. The
castle is a short distance up this track in a field on the left.
