Castles · North West England
Kirkcudbright
In or near Twynholm.
Kirkcudbright — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Helen Bowick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kirkcudbright is a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Kirkcudbright is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is noted for its historical significance, although specific details about its era and architectural style are not provided. The site reflects the region's rich heritage.
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Background
History
An early rendition of the name of the town was Kilcudbrit; this derives from the Gaelic Cille Chuithbeirt meaning "chapel of Cuthbert", the saint whose mortal remains were kept at the town between their exhumation at Lindisfarne and reinterment at Chester-le-Street. John Spottiswoode, in his account of religious houses in Scotland, mentions that the Franciscans, or Grey Friars, had been established at Kirkcudbright from the 12th century. John Balliol was in possession of the ancient castle at Castledykes in the late 13th century and Edward I of England is said to have stayed here in 1300 during his war against Scotland. In 1455 Kirkcudbright became a royal burgh. About a century later, the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.8320, -4.0480
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG6 4BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Official site
- www.gaelicplacenames.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Kirkcudbright (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Kirkcudbright Galleries
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Kirkcudbright Parish Church, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright
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Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Selkirk Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
White House Gallery
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
63 High Street, Kirkcudbright
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Kirkcudbright War Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
Tolbooth Art Centre
Museums · 0.6 km
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Silvercraigs Caravan Park
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📷 3Museums · North West England
Stewartry Museum
Stewartry Museum — local museum in Kirkcudbright, Scotland.
📷 3Galleries · North West England
Kirkcudbright Galleries
Kirkcudbright Galleries — a gallery in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Kirkcudbright Parish Church, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · North West England
Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright
Selkirk Memorial, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kirkcudbright
Places to stay
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Silvercraigs Caravan Park
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📷 7Hotels · North West England
Selkirk Arms Hotel
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Brighouse Bay Hol. Park AA
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Anwoth Caravan Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright
Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkcudbright?
- Kirkcudbright is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG6 4BP).
- What is Kirkcudbright?
- Kirkcudbright — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkcudbright?
- Drivers can use postcode DG6 4BP.
- Does Kirkcudbright charge admission?
- Kirkcudbright typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kirkcudbright?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG6 4BP. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.