Literary houses · North West England
Old Caerlaverock Castle
In or near Cargenbridge.
Old Caerlaverock Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Old Caerlaverock Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Caerlaverock Castle is a historic structure located in the Scottish Lowlands. Noted for its literary significance, it has connections to various historical narratives. The castle's remains reflect its medieval origins and strategic importance in the region. Visitors can explore the site and appreciate its architectural features and surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9742, -3.5215
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 4RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q61889894 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Caerlaverock Castle?
- Old Caerlaverock Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 4RU).
- What is Old Caerlaverock Castle?
- Old Caerlaverock Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Old Caerlaverock Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DG1 4RU.
- Is Old Caerlaverock Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Old Caerlaverock Castle is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Old Caerlaverock Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 4RU. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.