Castle of St John
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| Castle of St John | |
| Wigtownshire | |
|---|---|
 Castle of St John | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NX06096082 |
| Location: | 54°54’16"N, 5°1’34"W |
| History | |
| Information | |
The Castle of St John, also known as Stranraer Castle,[1] is an early 16th-century L-plan tower house in the centre of Stranraer, in Wigtownshire.
The castle was built by the Adairs of Kilhilt (who originally came from Ireland) around 1510. It has been used as a home, a court, a police station and as a military garrison during the "Killing Times" of Covenanter persecution in the 1680s.[1]
During the Victorian era, the castle was modified to serve as a prison. It was used as an ARP base during the Second World War. The castle was refurbished in the late 1980s and is now a museum.
Outside links
- Castle of St John – Undiscovered Scotland
- Castle of St John – Hidden Scotland
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Castle Of Saint John (Category A) - Listing detail (Historic Environment Scotland)