Visitor access has been cut off to eight historic Stewartry sites due to concerns over the state of their masonry.
The affected properties are Threave Castle near Castle Douglas, Dundrennan Abbey, Loch Doon Castle near Carsphairn, Orchardtown Tower near Palnackie, Maclellan’s Castle in Kirkcudbright, Cardoness Castle in Gatehouse, Carsluith Castle and Sweetheart Abbey in New Abbey.