Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Comlongon Castle
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Comlongon Castle is a tower house dating from the later 15th century or early 16th century. It is located 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) west of the village of Clarencefield, and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-ea
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Comlongon Castle is a tower house dating from the later 15th century or early 16th century. It is located 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) west of the village of Clarencefield, and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-east of Dumfries, in south west Scotland. The original tower has been extended by the addition of a baronial style mansion, completed around 1900. Originally built by the Murrays of Cockpool, the castle remained in the Murray family until 1984. It was subsequently restored, having been vacant for some time, and the castle and mansion are now a hotel. In April 2019, the business side of Comlongon Castle went into administration, so all weddings and accommodation booked for after that date were cancelled, and the future of the castle was left uncertain.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Comlongon Castle is a tower house dating from the later 15th century or early 16th century. It is located 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) west of the village of Clarencefield, and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-east of Dumfries, in south west Scotland. The original tower has been extended by the addition of a baronial style mansion, completed around 1900. Originally built by the Murrays of Cockpool, the castle remained in the Murray family until 1984. It was subsequently restored, having been vacant for some time, and the castle and mansion are now a hotel. In April 2019, the business side of Comlongon Castle went into administration, so all weddings and accommodation booked for after that date were cancelled, and the future of the castle was left uncertain.
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Background
History
Thomas Randolph, 1st Earl of Moray, granted the lands of Comlongon, in the early 14th century, to his nephew William de Moravia, ancestor of the Murrays of Cockpool. Comlongon was built to replace the Murrays' earlier castle of Cockpool, of which only earthworks remain at Cockpool Farm, to the south-west of Comlongon. The construction of Comlongon has been attributed to Cuthbert of Cockpool (died 1493) in the later part of the 15th century. It was certainly present in 1508, when it is mentioned in documents creating the Barony of Cockpool for John Murray. Descendants of the Murrays were later created Viscounts Stormont in 1621, and Earls of Mansfield in 1776, and Comlongon was part of the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.0069, -3.4408
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 4NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Official site
- www.comlongon.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Comlongon Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Comlongon Castle?
- Comlongon Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 4NA).
- What is Comlongon Castle?
- Comlongon Castle is a tower house dating from the later 15th century or early 16th century. It is located 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) west of the village of Clarencefield, and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-ea
- How do I get to Comlongon Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DG1 4NA.
- Is Comlongon Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Comlongon Castle is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Does Comlongon Castle charge admission?
- Comlongon Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Comlongon Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 4NA. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.