Castles · North West England
Orchardton Castle
Orchardton Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Kinnear — 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
Orchardton 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
Orchardton Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is noted for its distinctive architecture and historical significance in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8591, -3.8542
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 1QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: way/415657308 (ODbL)
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Court Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Drummannoch
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Orchardton Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Cocklehaen
Forts · 1.7 km
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Hill forts · 1.7 km
Castle Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Auchencairn War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Nearby
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Orchardton House
Orchardton House — house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Torr Hill
Torr Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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Court Hill
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Drummannoch
Drummannoch — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Orchardton Castle
Places to stay
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Coastal Kippford
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Kippford Holiday Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Islecroft Caravan & Camping Park
Islecroft Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Lochside Caravan and Camping Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Old Smugglers Inn, 13 Main Street, 9, Auchencairn
The Old Smugglers Inn, 13 Main Street, 9, Auchencairn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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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 Orchardton Castle?
- Orchardton Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 1QL).
- What is Orchardton Castle?
- Orchardton Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Orchardton Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 1QL.
- Does Orchardton Castle charge admission?
- Orchardton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Orchardton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 1QL. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.