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Lochmaben Castle (HS)
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The much-reduced remains of a royal castle, originally built by the English in the 14th century on the shore of Lochmaben Loch.
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Address:
Lochmaben
, Dumfries, DG11
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Caerlaverock Castle (HS)
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One of the finest castles in Scotland, surrounded by moats it has stood guard over the Solway Firth for more than 400 years.
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Address:
Caerlaverock
, Dumfries, DG1 4RU
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Drumcoltran Tower (HS)
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This substantial tower house was built about 1570, probably by Edward Maxwell. The windows were enlarged in the 18th century. Interestingly sited in the middle of a modern farmyard.
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Address:
Dalbeatie, Dumfriesshire, DG2 8
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Morton Castle (HS)
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An enigmatic castle, probably 14th century, it belonged to the Douglases and may have served as a hunting lodge. On the south shore of Morton Loch.
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Address:
Nr. Caronbridge
, Dumfries, DG3
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Drumlanrig Castle, Gardens and Country Park
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Ancient Douglas stronghold and home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. Drumlanrig, completed in 1691, is the finest renaissance building in Scotland. Superb gardens and country park.
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Address:
Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, DG3 4AQ
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MacLellan's Castle (HS)
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A castellated town house, complete except for its roof, built in 1577 by the then Provost of Kirkcudbright, Sir Thomas MacLellan.
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Address:
Castle Street
, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JD
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Broughton House and Garden (NTS)
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This fascinating 18th century house was the home and studio from 1901 to 1933 of the artist E A Hornel. Japanese-style garden and 'Scottish' garden above the River Dee.
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Address:
12 High Street
, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JX
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Orchardton Castle (HS)
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An extraordinary round tower-house, it was built in the late 15th century. There are at least 23 similar buildings in Ireland, but this is the only one in Scotland.
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Address:
Nr. Palnackie, Dumfries, DG7
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Threave Castle (HS)
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A massive tower, situated on an island in the River Dee, built by Archibald the Grim, and later a stronghold of the Black Douglases.
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Address:
Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 1RX
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Cardoness Castle (HS)
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This 15th century tower house stands on a rocky platform above the Water of Fleet. Ancient home of the McCullochs with fine architectural details.
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Address:
Cardoness
, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, DG7 2EP
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Carsluith Castle (HS)
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Carsluith Castle is an impressive 16th century L-plan tower house, with 18th century ranges of outhouses that are still in use. The main block is a 15th century keep of three storeys, with a fine first floor hall.
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Address:
Nr.Creetown
, Carsluith, Dumfries, DG8
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Castle of St John Visitor Centre
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A medieval tower house in the centre of Stranraer. A 17th century government base and later a town jail, displays and videos tell its story.
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Address:
Charlotte Street,
, Stranraer, DG9 7EJ
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