Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Range Castle, Hillfort
In or near Dalton.
Range Castle, Hillfort — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
John Campbell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie · 7.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Range Castle, Hillfort 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
Range Castle is a hillfort located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its historical significance as a castle site, showcasing the region's ancient defensive architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0735, -3.4323
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 1LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 7.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/1483467853 (ODbL)
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Monument to Joe Graham, Almagill Hill
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Where to eat & stay near Range Castle, Hillfort
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Places to eat & drink
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Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
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The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
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Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Range Castle, Hillfort?
- Range Castle, Hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 1LB).
- What is Range Castle, Hillfort?
- Range Castle, Hillfort — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Range Castle, Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 1LB.
- Does Range Castle, Hillfort charge admission?
- Range Castle, Hillfort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Range Castle, Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 1LB.