Castles · North West England
Raeberry Castle
In or near Twynholm.
Raeberry Castle — castle in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Raeberry Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 54.7716°, -4.0238°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Raeberry Castle was a medieval stronghold on the rugged coast of Kirkcudbrightshire, Galloway, Scotland. Once the principal seat of the Scottish Clan MacLellan, the castle stood on a dramatic promontory overlooking the Solway Firth, southwest of the town of Kirkcudbright. Though no standing structures remain today, the site is rich in archaeological features and lies near other historic landmarks, including St. Margaret's Well of Kirkcudbright and the Neolithic stone circle known as Wallace's Putting Stone.
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Background
Architecture
Raeberry Castle was modest in size but well-fortified. The promontory's landward side was protected by at least three defensive ditches:
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.7716, -4.0238
Sources
- wikidata: Q105979008 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Raeberry Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Raeberry Castle?
- Raeberry Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Raeberry Castle?
- Raeberry Castle — castle in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Raeberry Castle?
- Its coordinates are 54.7716°, -4.0238°.
- Does Raeberry Castle charge admission?
- Raeberry Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.