_1113 Orchardton Tower "Now owned by Historic Scotland, this charming mid-15C towerhouse stands in a delightful green dell. Its circular construction continues to puzzle historians since though round towers are common in Ireland, Orchardton is architecturally unique in Scotland. It was built in 1456 by John Cairns, who incorporated the image of a round tower into his crest, implying an awareness even then of its unusual status. (6 miles SE of Castle Douglas, on A711 between Dalbeattie and Dundrennan, sign on L)." Organization "Now owned by Historic Scotland, this charming mid-15C towerhouse stands in a delightful green dell. Its circular construction continues to puzzle historians since though round towers are common in Ireland, Orchardton is architecturally unique in Scotland. It was built in 1456 by John Cairns, who incorporated the image of a round tower into his crest, implying an awareness even then of its unusual status. (6 miles SE of Castle Douglas, on A711 between Dalbeattie and Dundrennan, sign on L)."