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Caerlaverock Castle

Castle · Dumfries and Galloway ·

Caerlaverock Castle

Castle · Dumfries and Galloway ·
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"Unique in its triangular shape, this red-sandstone castle is something of an unknown treasure. First attacked by England’s Edward I in 1300, Caerlaverock (pronounced kah-liver-ick ) was repeatedly placed under siege and rebuilt over the centuries. Miraculously, the massive double tower, moat, ramparts, and interior palace all remain today, though in various states of ruination. On the grounds, a massive siege engine called a trebuchet indicates the awesome weapons that were once used to bombard the castle."

The Essential Guide to the Scottish Borders and Southwest
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Triangular medieval castle with twin-towered gatehouse and moat

triangular shape
moat
friendly staff
historic castle
nature trail
gift shop
ruined castle
pink limestone
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4.6 (2.9K)
Yelp Rating
4.2
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Information

Triangular medieval castle with twin-towered gatehouse and moat

triangular shape
moat
friendly staff
historic castle
nature trail
gift shop
ruined castle
pink limestone
Google Rating
4.6 (2.9K)
Yelp Rating
4.2
Featured in Afar
Featured in

Castle Road End, Dumfries DG1 4RU, United Kingdom Get directions

Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Contactless accepted
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Caerlaverock Castle by Photo by Tamara Kulikova / Shutterstock
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