Castles · North West England
Annan Castle
In or near Bowness-on-Solway.
Annan Castle — castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Annan Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 54.9886°, -3.2643°.
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Official information
Annan Museum showcases the history of Annan and its surroundings through a variety of exhibits, including First World War memorabilia and a collection of local paintings. Visitors can explore displays ranging from prehistoric artifacts to modern history, making it a family-friendly destination.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Annan Castle, was a castle that was located on the banks of the River Annan, in Annan, Scotland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A motte and bailey castle was built in the early 12th century by the de Brus family, Lords of Annandale. A flood in the mid-12th century changed the course of the River Annan, which caused the castle mound to be partially eroded. The castle was abandoned as the main seat of the de Brus family, who moved to Lochmaben Castle. In February 1552, a master mason David Dog was sent by Regent Arran to hire stonemasons to work "at the tour of Annand". The site of the castle is designated a scheduled monument.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9886, -3.2643
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG12 5DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- 01461 201384
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 11am - 4pm; open for special events during winter
- Official site
- www.annan.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4767907 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Annan Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Annan Castle?
- Annan Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG12 5DE).
- What is Annan Castle?
- Annan Castle — castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Annan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG12 5DE.
- Is Annan Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Annan Castle is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Does Annan Castle charge admission?
- Annan Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Annan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG12 5DE.