Cardoness Castle

Unfortunately, not yet open. Great to see that they plan on completing this project and maintaining the History. There is a path to town alongside the road and a nature path across the street where you can stroll alongside the river.

Unfortunately shut due to loose stonework. Rather disappointing as I'd travelled from Birkenhead to see my old ancestral castle. Got photos so wasn't all bad.

Very small for £5. But with English heritage you get 50% off. Had fun exploring. You can climb right to the top for a good view which is nice. Lady on the desk was very nice n helpful. Worth a quick drop in if you are passing.

We when to visit gatehouse of fleet. We have been trying too visit for a whlie but because of car issues we did quite get here. But 3rd time luck. And I am really glade because it have been such a great visit with great weather too go worth it.

Was closed and had a load of scaffolding around the full castle

we turned up to visit this place but it was closed as there was a padlock on the gate so I took some photos from around the outside shame it looks great for ruins and looks well kept

Looks incredible, but unfortunately it was closed to the public. If it ever opens again I'll go back.

I loved it, the rest of the family not so but I love these historical remains and the stories that go with them. Wonderful views from the top and well worth a visit.

Great views of the water! Climb to the top, great views of the ocean. High ceilings and nice large rooms. Get the guidebook too! Dogs welcome. Bad to view if very rainy.

This is a tower house which is set next to the sea. We came here when we were staying at the wonderful caravan site near by, this place is historic scotland so free to its members and members of english heritage. There is a visitor centre which tells of the feud here between the mcullochs and the gordons that went on for so long that the family fortunes were drained. They memebr of staff here is very knowledble and will tell you all about it. The tower house is a nice place to expore with a prison main hall and battlements. The castle itself is a nice place but what makes it really interesting is the terrible history of the owners

Cardoness Castle is set just outside the small town of Gatehouse of fleet on the Solway firth. It is a six story tower house dating back to the 16th century which was designed primarily to house the family of the local laird. It is in a great defensive position which gives excellent views over the fleet and further to the Solway firth. I would suggest that the £3.70 admission price is a little steep as I can't see you spending a massive amount of time here unless it is a fine day and you take a picnic. The best time to visit would be when they have additional things on such as during gala week or the beer festival.