Morton Castle — Attraction in Scotland

I'm a little hesitant about reviewing Morton Castle because the road to it is 100% committed to being a single lane with few places to pull over should you meet an oncoming car. Plus, the potholes can swallow a small car and/or a family of four. Also, the reason these castle ruins are so special is because almost nobody goes there.

So, here's the deal. I'll write this and if you (whoever you are) read it and decide to go, you are also contractually agreeing to be cool during your visit. Don't bring a big group. Be efficient - go check it out and then leave so others can have time alone there. If you litter, karma will ruin your life. If you see litter on the ground there and don't pick it up ... same deal, karma will find you.

If you thrive at castles that draw crowds, just leave this castle alone. Seriously, leave her alone. She likes her peace, solitude and pastoral views. She enjoys communing silently with the pond, the hills, the sky. If you visit, you should follow suit.

She isn't a flashy castle, but she still holds secrets. And no, I'm not going to tell you what they are. They're secrets and this is the internet. If you go and act like a responsible human, you'll figure it out. If you go, and by this point in the review, I'd be shocked if you do, take time to walk the exterior. Set your imagination loose and imagine coming to this place for hunting. Now, I'm not a hunter, but I do have an imagination, so I'm trusting you will engage your own during your visit. Actually, I'm adding this to the list of things you're contractually obligated to do during your Short Visit.

Oh, also, there is a path. Stay on it. Don't pick the wildflowers either. Leave it exactly how you found it. Exactly. Down to the blades of grass. Leave absolutely no trace of your visit. If you aren't on board with [she gestures wildly above] all of this, then find yourself a different castle.

Personally, I thought it was a magical place and I...

Discover one of Scotland’s most enigmatic castles. A rare hall-house standing in a location as breathtaking as it is remote. It’s one of only a few surviving hall-houses that have been identified, and by far the most complex. It retains some of its original impressive presence, and carries a real sense of discovery.

Resting atop a hill with steep drops to an artificial loch; this hall-house does not disappoint. The Loch thrives with life and the crys of the geese, ducks, sheep and the pounding of the woodpecker only add to the surrealism.

Enjoy the stunning views of the hall-house, Loch and mountains as you walk the Morton heritage and nature trail👣

There is no real parking area, so o e has to park on the sides of the T junction at the entrance, ensuring you are not blocking the road; space for about 3, max 4 cars.you would of passed two poles with white tips, those lead you down to...

Ruined castle in a peaceful secluded setting on the banks of a small loch. There is a woodland walk to the right of the castle which loops anti-clockwise around the loch through some fields and takes you back onto the road just down from the entrance gate.

The main access is from Thornhill and eventually leads to the single track road which is in terrible condition and is fill of pot holes. There is an alternative route less bumpy road which is accessed directly across from the first entrance junction to Drumlanrig castleand takes you over a railway bridge which is probably the best route to save...