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Dumfries and Galloway trail
Auchen Castle
This ruined castle was originally built in the thirteenth century and rebuilt in the fourteenth century and added to in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. More on Auchen Castle
Lochmaben Castle
Lochmaben Castle is a ruined thirteenth and fourteenth century castle rebuilt in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth century. To the south of the castle was an earlier twelfth century motte and bailey castle. More on Lochmaben Castle
Torthorwald Castle
The remains of this ruined fourteenth century castle is located on the site of a previous twelfth century fortress in the village of Torthorwald in Dumfries and Galloway. More on Torthorwald Castle
Caerlaverock Castle
Caerlaverock Castle is a thirteenth century castle triangular in shape and surrounded by a moat. It has a twin towered gatehouse and battlements. It was built around 1270 on the site of previous castles and had additions in the fifteenth century. As a border castle it has undergone a number of sieges from English forces. The castle was abandoned after a siege in 1640. More on Caerlaverock Castle
Orchardton Tower
The remains of the only round house tower in Scotland it was built in the late fifteenth century. It was within a defensive enclosure and accessed via steps to a door on the first floor. More on Orchardton Tower
Threave Castle
This castle was built in the 1370's by Douglas the Grim and is made up of a five storey keep surrounded by a curtain wall with round towers and surrounded by a ditch. More on Threave Castle
MacLellan's Castle
This was built in 1582 by Thomas MacLellan of Bombie but following his death the family had financial difficulties and the house feel into disuse. More on MacLellan's Castle
Tibber's Castle
These are the ruins of a mid-thirteenth century castle on the site of an earlier fortress. The oblong castle stands now at only about twelve feet. More on Tibber's Castle
Morton Castle
These are the ruins of a mid-thirteenth century castle. On the site of a dismantled previous castle as part of the Treaty of Berwick in 1357, the castle is triangular around a central courtyard. The ruins of one of the twin gateway towers can still be seen. More on Morton Castle
Sanquhar Castle
This is a ruined thirteenth century castle that once belonged to the Crichton family. It has been visited by, amongst other Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots and William Wallace. More on Sanquhar Castle
Castlehaven Stone Fort/Dun
The remains of exterior fortifications, D shaped gallery and stairway can be seen at this site which is west from Kirkcudbright and Borgue toward Knockbrex and overlooking the sea. More on Castlehaven Stone Fort/Dun
Cardoness Castle
These are the remains of a fifteenth century six storey tower house that feel into disuse in the late seventeenth century. The castle was owned by the MacCulloch family and was abandoned after Sir Godfrey MacCulloch was executed for killing of a neighbour from the Clan Gordon. More on Cardoness Castle
Cairnholy Chambered Tombs
These are two chambered tombs. More on Cairnholy Chambered Tombs
Carsluith Castle
These are the remains of a sixteenth century castle. There is evidence of other buildings on the site in addition to the L-shaped tower house and courtyard. More on Carsluith Castle
Sorbie Tower
This is an L-shaped sixteenth century defensive three story tower house. More on Sorbie Tower
Cruggleton Castle
These are the remains of a thirteenth century castle on the site of an earlier tower. A motte and bailey can be seen on the site along with the remains of a curtain wall and a section of barrel vaulting from the tower. More on Cruggleton Castle
Glenluce Abbey
Also known as the Abbey of Luce was a Cistercian monastery founded in the late twelfth century which became disused after the Scottish Reformation in the sixteenth century. An exhibition of objects excavated at the site can be seen by visitors. More on Glenluce Abbey
Castle of St John
This is an L-shaped tower house dating from the early sixteenth century and built by the powerful local family the Adairs of Kilhilt. Over the years it had been used as family home, court, military garrison and prison and now after refurbishment in the 1980's it is a museum. More on Castle of St John