Castles · North West England
Maclellan's Castle
In or near Twynholm.
Maclellan's Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Malcolm Neal — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Maclellan's Castle is a castle located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Maclellan's Castle is a 16th-century tower house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its distinctive architectural features, including a prominent entrance and elaborate stonework. The castle is a designated Scheduled Monument, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8371, -4.0531
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG6 4LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Phone
- +44 1557 331 856
- Opening
- Mo-Su 09:30-17:30; Oct-Mar off
- Official site
- www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/90640062 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maclellan's Castle?
- Maclellan's Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG6 4LB).
- What is Maclellan's Castle?
- Maclellan's Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maclellan's Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DG6 4LB.
- Does Maclellan's Castle charge admission?
- Maclellan's Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Maclellan's Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG6 4LB. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.