The Kitchen Tower, a rectangular stone tower, is integrated into the castle’s curtain wall, with thick walls for defense and insulation. Fireplace dominates the ground floor, a massive arched fireplace (one of the largest in a Scottish castle) used for roasting meats and boiling stews. It also contains restored medieval ovens, likely used for baking bread and pastries, with a central hearth for cooking over open flames. Storage and prep areas inlude stone shelves and niches for storing food, utensils, and firewood. A water supply channel (possibly linked to the nearby River Teith) aided cleaning and cooking. Above the kitchen are rooms traditionally used by the castle’s lord or guests, accessible via a spiral staircase. These may have served as private dining or servant quarters. It served as the primary kitchen for the castle, supporting the Duke’s household, royal guests (e.g., Mary, Queen of Scots), and large banquets in the adjacent Great Hall. It was a hub for food preparation during medieval feasts, hunts, and courtly events.