Castles · North West England
Cardoness Castle
In or near Twynholm.
Cardoness Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cardoness Castle is a castle located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Cardoness Castle, located in Castle Douglas, is a historic Scottish tower house built in the late 1400s. It served as a fortified residence for the McCulloch family, known for their support of John Balliol's claim to the throne and their lawlessness.
Place summary
Cardoness Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its well-preserved structure, dating back to the 15th century. The castle is a designated Scheduled Monument, reflecting its significance in Scotland's architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8724, -4.1982
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 2EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Phone
- +44 1557 814 427
- Opening
- Mo-Su 09:30-17:30; Jan-Mar off; Oct-Dec off
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: way/369106487 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cardoness Castle?
- Cardoness Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 2EJ).
- What is Cardoness Castle?
- Cardoness Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cardoness Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 2EJ.
- Does Cardoness Castle charge admission?
- Cardoness Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cardoness Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 2EJ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.