The union of the crowns in 1603 marked the beginning of the end of Hermitage Castle as a mighty fortress so lets go inside and see what remains today.
We come into what would have been the courtyard of the original timber castle which would later have formed the basement of the stone castle.
Only the lowest section of the stair turret of the central tower remains.
Though we can point the camera upwards from here
And be impressed by the lonely and now roofless ruins.
This archway leads into vaulted basements, too dark to photograph inside.
So perhaps its best to practice the Hamish pose at the entrance to the turreted staircase.
But I haven't quite got it right yet.
Hermitage Castle is open daily from Easter to end of October.
In the care of Historic Scotland.
Admission £3.
Distance from Dumfries approximately 40 miles.
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