Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Hencastle Rig,fort 140m NW of Old Craighouse
In or near Ecclefechan.
Hencastle Rig,fort 140m NW of Old Craighouse — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie · 5.9 km
About
Hencastle Rig,fort 140m NW of Old Craighouse is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland lowlands. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Hencastle Rig is a vineyard located 140 metres northwest of Old Craighouse in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is characterised by its agricultural use, typical of the region. Visitors can expect a landscape conducive to viticulture, with opportunities to explore the local terroir and possibly sample wines produced on-site.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1538, -3.2796
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 2NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661884 (CC0)
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Hogg Hill
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hencastle Rig,fort 140m NW of Old Craighouse?
- Hencastle Rig,fort 140m NW of Old Craighouse is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 2NQ).
- What is Hencastle Rig,fort 140m NW of Old Craighouse?
- Hencastle Rig,fort 140m NW of Old Craighouse — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Hencastle Rig,fort 140m NW of Old Craighouse?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 2NQ.
- How do I get to Hencastle Rig,fort 140m NW of Old Craighouse?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 2NQ.