STORY SCOTLAND

The story

West Port

Context stop

The surviving town gate and a natural threshold for entering the medieval street plan.

A contextual stop

The gate was built in the late sixteenth century and heavily restored in 1843. Reputable sources differ between 1587 and 1589 for its original date, so a precise year should be presented cautiously.

What to look for while you're here

  • The gate's position at the west end of South Street.

Before you go

  • Visible from the public pavement.
Directions

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Sources — Historic Environment Scotland