Concealed in the recesses of the Thistles Shopping Centre lies the remnants of the town’s dungeon. Like many Scottish cities of this time period, there was a protective barrier, known as “The Burgh Wall,” that surrounded the environs. The current shopping complex just happens to have been constructed over this ancient defensive structure. Descending an iron spiral staircase, visitors will find themselves in what was once a mid-1500’s guard tower. Visitors will also find various artifacts with written descriptions that retell the history of what was once the capital stronghold…
