Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Closeburn Castle
Closeburn Castle is a privately owned tower house, probably of the 14th century, but possibly older, and is one of the oldest continually inhabited houses in Scotland. The castle is located 1 km east
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- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Closeburn Castle is a privately owned tower house, probably of the 14th century, but possibly older, and is one of the oldest continually inhabited houses in Scotland. The castle is located 1 km east of the village of Closeburn, in the historical county of Dumfriesshire, 2 km south-east of Thornhill, in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
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Closeburn Castle is a privately owned tower house, probably of the 14th century, but possibly older, and is one of the oldest continually inhabited houses in Scotland. The castle is located 1 km east of the village of Closeburn, in the historical county of Dumfriesshire, 2 km south-east of Thornhill, in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2114, -3.7186
Sources
- wikipedia: Closeburn Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Closeburn Castle?
- Closeburn Castle is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.2114°, -3.7186°.