The Moultrie-Law Tower, built by James II of Scotland in 1443 for the Moultrie family, has seen several hands including James Law, Archbishop of Glasgow. Constructed from local red sandstone, it features an 'L' design. No physical evidence remains of the ancillary buildings mentioned in the 1774 plan. Over two centuries, the tower has crumbled from neglect. A significant part of the northwest corner collapsed in a storm in January 2013, leading Historic Scotland to recognize it as a Category B listed building intermittently from 1973 to 2015. Since 2003, the tower and its surrounding area have been listed as a combined scheduled monument.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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