Newmilns Tower
Newmilns Tower, also known as Ducat Tower, is a 16th-century tower house located in Newmilns, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It was built around 1530 and was originally owned by the Campbells of Loudoun. The tower has a rectangular shape, measuring 30 by 24 feet, with walls 5 feet thick and three storeys plus an attic. It features a parapet, corbelled-out rounds at the corners, and a chamber in each floor, along with a vaulted basement. The entrance is at ground level, protected by a heavy oak door. The tower's great hall on the first floor includes an open fireplace, a garderobe, a large window, and two cell doors with heavy locks, remnants of its use as a prison. The tower is surrounded by orchards and gardens, as noted by Timothy Pont in the 17th century.