Drum Castle

Drum Castle was probably built by Alexander III in the late 1200's (1280). Robert the Bruce gave it to William de Irwin in 1323 for his part in the War of Independence. In 1619 an L-shaped wing was added to the old keep. In 1876, the courtyard was restored and an arched entrance added. Two years later, it underwent several modifications.

The family name was changed from Irwin to Irvine. The family were Royalists during the troubled 18^th century.