Nigel Tranter thought that this stair incorporated what was left of the castle, and is likely from the 13th century. The house is situated at the northwestern angle of a square fortification which is delineated by a partially infilled ditch which may be a remnant of the French built fortifications from 1549, or it may be the remains of the earlier castle.
Nigel Tranter believed that this staircase was part of what remained of the castle, and is likely from the 13th century. The house is situated at the northwestern corner of a square fortification which is defined by a partially filled ditch, which may be a remnant of the French-built fortifications from 1549, or it could be the remains of an earlier castle.