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Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Caerlaverock Castle

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

A unique triangular red sandstone castle inside a broad moat, with a twin-towered gatehouse at its apex and the ruined Renaissance Nithsdale Lodging within.

Current condition
Ruin
Coordinates
55.0056, -3.5231
Record
caerlaverock-castle

Visiting

Seasonal / limited opening · Admission: Limited/Seasonal

Historic Environment Scotland; masonry safety works have restricted access — check before travelling.

Official website

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