Castles · Central Scotland
Fatlips Castle
Fatlips Castle — remains of a post-medieval castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Fatlips Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "remains of a post-medieval castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.5890°, -3.6383°.
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Place summary
Fatlips Castle is a category B listed building located in central Scotland, postcode ML12. This castle is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5890, -3.6383
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q17853505 (CC0)
- commons: Fatlips Castle roof - geograph.org.uk - 770358.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fatlips Castle?
- Fatlips Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6HX).
- What is Fatlips Castle?
- Fatlips Castle — remains of a post-medieval castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Fatlips Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6HX.
- Is Fatlips Castle a listed building?
- Fatlips Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Fatlips Castle charge admission?
- Fatlips Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Fatlips Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6HX. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.