MORTON CASTLE DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY where my fpv finds the Gaps in History

PUTTING A COUPLE OF DRONES ABOUT MORTON CASTLE.
Morton Castle is a remote, romantic ruin perched above a loch in Dumfries and Galloway, steeped in mystery and medieval intrigue.
Likely built around 1300 on a triangular promontory, Morton Castle once guarded the Nith Valley—an important route through southwest Scotland. Its origins are debated: some link it to Ralph fitz Dunegal, a native lord of Nithsdale, while others credit Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray and ally of Robert the Bruce, who held the barony by the late 1200s.
The castle was partially destroyed in 1372, then rebuilt in the 15th century, possibly by the powerful Douglas family. Its design blends fortress and hunting lodge, with a hall block, gatehouse, and hints of domestic refinement. A deer park once surrounded it, adding to its aristocratic allure.
Today, Morton Castle is a tranquil ruin beside an artificial loch, offering sweeping views of the Lowther Hills. Though remote and largely forgotten, it remains one of Scotland’s most atmospheric hidden gems—free to visit, open year-round, and perfect for those drawn to solitude, history, and haunting beauty