MORTON CASTLE | SCOTLAND’S Hidden & ABANDONED Fortress in the Wilds
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Morton Castle, tucked away in a secluded glen near Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway, is a hidden gem among Scotland’s historic fortifications. Built in the late 13th or early 14th century, it was likely constructed by Thomas Randolph, a close ally of Robert the Bruce.
The castle was significantly rebuilt in the 15th century by the Earls of Morton, from whom it takes its name, transforming it into a more comfortable residence while retaining its defensive features.
Unusually, Morton Castle sits beside a loch, which may have once been dammed to enhance its natural defences. Its unique D-shaped towers and surviving gatehouse provide a glimpse into medieval Scottish castle design.
Though it fell into disuse by the 18th century and became a romantic ruin, the peaceful, picturesque setting and relatively intact structure make it a rewarding destination for history enthusiasts seeking a quiet, atmospheric site with ties to Scotland’s noble and royal past.
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21 Comments
Nice castle – never visited it yet 👍👍. Very interesting story as always!
Absolutely stunning footage of Morton Castle! The combination of the castle ruins with the serene Morton Loch creates a mesmerizing scene. The triangular design and its fascinating history make it an architectural gem. Thanks for sharing this captivating glimpse into Scotland's rich heritage!
What a beautiful castle 🏰
Great place to explore 😊
Morton castle looks amazing! The castle is in a beautiful location overlooking the Loch. Really enjoyed the tour and the history. Might have to add this one to our list. Hope you have a great day. Best wishes, Matt & Bec 😊❤
Stunning castle 😊 sounds like it’s an adventure finding the castle too but well worth it looked a fantastic explore.
Whoa that loch by Morton castle looks brilliant as well as the castle itself, another brilliant Scottish castle video Alessa, thanks for sharing
Beautiful castle, very interesting
Another fabulous Scottish series episode favourite sibling pair! We do appreciate the hard work and research that goes into your videos not to mention the great editing! Super collab will check out their channel the more we can learn about our scary drone the better 😂❤xx
id love to get to scotland, how far away is it from you? We just filmed a new video here in suffolk but scotland is 9 hours away! Hope all is well. thanks for the video and back story. I once found a coin of robert the bruce, quite rare!
Just another fantastic and beautiful place and video, best wishes Darren ❤️
Very Cool…
Wow, 1 of the most beautiful settings for a Castle I've ever seen!!
Hi Alessa, Great thick walls…sad to learn the second tower does not exist any more. I thought this view of the castle bring more beautiful contrasted with blue sky 6:05 The Brett's drone footage really showcase the strong walls of the castle…and the history remains….Another brilliant job. Thank YOU.
I will be sending to a specialist. My eyes are changing.
Hello, guys! Oh, how much I like to discover and visit sites like this one! So, SO fascinating and full of a particular and unique atmosphere to feel.
This is really a gem.
Looks imposing and majestic even nowadays.
A very beautiful place, thanks for let me find out it and enjoy it through your fantastic narration and filming. Hugs and all the best, my dearest friends! Renata🥰🥰🩷🩷👏👍👍
Hey very interesting. It's on our list. So glad you've found it. It's in such a stunning location. Great video 👍The walk would be amazing too. Thanks for sharing this 🧸🐻
I feel like it is becoming harder and harder to find ways to thank you for your contribution to my YT experiences and great watch channels, of which you are a very special one. Alessa and Brett your videos are priceless and full of incredible content both visual and commentarial. I have no idea what your day jobs are but a life in serious film documentaries would suit you both admirably. Have an awesome week. 💝🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
I can imagine this castle would have been incredibly beautiful back in the day 👍
Castles are one of my favourite subjects- have made a few videos on castle design and some castle artwork I did. Have subscribed to you 🙂
Very enjoyable video! Fantastic information about Morton Castle and perfect presentation throughout! 👌 Top Notch! 👌 Big Like! 👍
Fantastic upload here!! Well done, big thumbs up and enjoy the lovely weekend, dear friends~
Morton Castle looks hauntingly beautiful 💥..wow.. such an amazing glimpse into Scotland’s history hidden in the wilds. Thanks for the fascinating tour dear friends! 🧡L92