"In 1535 King James V decreed that “each man with £100 worth of land must build a barman (an enclosing defensive wall) for the safety of humans and stock:. In the Borders, powerful families such as the Elliots, Armstrongs and Kerrs all built towers at the centre of their lands. Many of them are now just grassy mounds: Dryhope is one of the best preserved." (from scotclans.com)
Dryhope Tower has had a lot of structural work done, it seems mostly for safety rather than aesthetics. This includes a spiral metal staircase which leads to the roof where there are amazing views!
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