Have a good walk round the castle and the defences can be seen, ramparts north, west and south. Nature has taken care of the eastern defences which are a severe drop into the River Fiddich. (hence the whisky) The farm near the castle is called, apt for me, Parkhead! Another fort at Conval can be seen to the west.
Park on the A941 and follow the track east. If taking a car, the track wouldn’t be advisable.
Visited 16/8/2012.