Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Old Lochmaben Castle
In or near Dalton.
Old Lochmaben Castle — castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie · 5.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Old Lochmaben Castle, the nearest railway station is Lockerbie, located 5.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DG11 1RD. Please note that accessibility is limited.
About
Old Lochmaben Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.1257°, -3.4410°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lochmaben Castle was a 12th-century castle on the spit of land between Loch Kirk and Loch Castle, in Lochmaben, Scotland. The motte and bailey castle was built in the 12th century by the de Brus family, Lords of Annandale. The castle became the main seat of the de Brus family after Annan Castle was partially destroyed during a flood in the 12th century. The castle was captured in 1298 by King Edward I of England. King Edward began to make improvements to the castle, before deciding to build "New" Lochmaben Castle as a replacement in the 14th century, to the south-east.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1257, -3.4410
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 1RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 5.6 km
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15263814 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Old Lochmaben Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Lochmaben Castle?
- Old Lochmaben Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 1RD).
- What is Old Lochmaben Castle?
- Old Lochmaben Castle — castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Old Lochmaben Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 1RD.
- Does Old Lochmaben Castle charge admission?
- Old Lochmaben Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Old Lochmaben Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 1RD.