The Top 19 Castles in Dumfries and Galloway
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 19
beautiful castles to choose from in Dumfries and Galloway. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Dumfries and Galloway. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: December 2, 2025
Clifftop Walk to Dunskey Castle
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Stunning views on this safe and easy Walk along the cliffs to Dunskey Castle. The walk is fenced off to your right as there are sheer drips but the path …
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Caerlaverock Castle
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Very lovely moated castle, tea room closed for covid, shame as they did the best scones
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Hoddom Castle
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A category A listed building on the banks of the River Annan, Hoddom Castle and its towers are a grand sight. It is an important stop off point on the …
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Lochmaben Castle Ruins
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The former fuedal seat of the Lord of Annandale and Dumfries and Galloway, Lochmaben Castle's ruins are an intruiging part of Scotland's rich history. The castle was originally constructed during …
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Castle Loch
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Of Lochmaben's trio of lochs, Castle Loch is by far the largest covering almost 250 acres (100 ha). The small peninsula that juts into its southern banks is adorned with …
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Drumlanrig Castle
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Stop outside the 'pink palace' for a breather before or after hitting the trails. There's also a bicycle museum next to the house which is worth checking out.
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Castle Kennedy Ruins and Gardens
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Castle Kennedy is a 17th-century ruin in a striking position overlooking the White and Black Lochs. The castle is surrounded by landscaped gardens which boast an impressive collection of rhododendrons, championship trees, and many rare species.
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MacLellan's Castle
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The Maclellan family built this magnificent castle in the centre of Kirkcudbright in the late 16th century.
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Knockbrex Castle
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Apparently James Brown (not that one) bought the estate for £14,000 in 1894, and immediately filled it full of cars.
Often referred to in historical documents as "The Toy Fort", you can now rent the castle on Air BnB!
Often referred to in historical documents as "The Toy Fort", you can now rent the castle on Air BnB!
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Lochinch Castle
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Built in the mid-19th century in the Scottish Baronial style by John Dalrymple, 10th Earl of Stair, and his wife Louisa de Franquetot.
Replacement for Castle Kennedy which burned down …
Replacement for Castle Kennedy which burned down …
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