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FOURTH PERIOD 136 OCHILTREE CASTLE from its original position in the north face., near the circular stair, to the west front (Fig. 592). The projecting porch forming the present entrance (Fig. 593) is therefore not a part of the original design. The straight flight of steps leading from the porch to the first floor, and running along the west wall, is also an addition. Apparently the first kitchen was vaulted, from which we may conclude that the whole of the ground floor was vaulted. FIG. 593. Ochiltree Castle. West Porch. These alterations necessitated further operations, such as the break- ing through of doors and windows, and the building up of others. In the wall, adjoining the circular staircase on the west, there was a large opening, now contracted to the size of an ordinary window. This wide opening seems to have been the position of a projecting garde-