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Threave Castle, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Threave Castle

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

The gaunt Black Douglas tower house on an island in the River Dee, ringed by a low artillery wall and reached only by boat.

Current condition
Substantial remains
Coordinates
54.9328, -3.9450
Record
threave-castle

Visiting

Seasonal / limited opening · Admission: Limited/Seasonal

Historic Environment Scotland; island reached by summer ferry — check the official site.

Official website

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