This castle was built in early 16th century. Langholm was practically given to the English at the beginning of the "Wars of the Rough Wooing" when Henry VIII demanded that Mary of Scots married his son Edward. The Scots had different ideas, though, and married her off to a Frenchman.

The castle was retaken by the Scots in 1547.

Yvonne

July 21, 2024

Hiking

Not much left of the castle but worth a look on the many walks that start from Langholm

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Best routes near Langholm Castle Ruins

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1. River Esk and Langholm Castle loop — Roxburghshire

3.89km

01:01

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Langholm Castle Ruins – Duchess Bridge loop from Langholm

9.45km

02:30

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Malcolm Monument on Whita Hill – MacDiarmid Memorial Sculpture loop from Langholm

8.82km

02:43

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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Saturday 14 March

7°C

-1°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Location: Langholm, Ewes, And Westerkirk, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Langholm Castle Ruins

1. River Esk and Langholm Castle loop — Roxburghshire

2. Langholm Castle Ruins – Duchess Bridge loop from Langholm

3. Malcolm Monument on Whita Hill – MacDiarmid Memorial Sculpture loop from Langholm

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