Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Skirling Castle
In or near Carnwath.
Skirling Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
James Denham — 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
Skirling Castle is a castle located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Skirling Castle is a historic castle located in central Scotland. 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
- 55.6352, -3.4741
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- ML12 6HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: node/13166727220 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Skirling Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Skirling Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Free Church, Skirling
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Skirling
Villages · 0.4 km
Skirling War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
War Memorial, Skirling
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Skirling Craigs
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Gallow Law
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Candyburn Castle
Castles · 1.8 km
Candyburn Castle
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Toftcombs
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Castlehill Hillfort
Hill forts · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Skirling Parish Church
Skirling Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Skirling Bridge
Skirling Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Free Church, Skirling
Free Church, Skirling — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Skirling War Memorial
Skirling War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
War Memorial, Skirling
War Memorial, Skirling — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Skirling Castle
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Caravan Park
Biggar Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The Elphinstone Hotel
The Elphinstone Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Bowmuir Farm Holidays
Bowmuir Farm Holidays — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Newhouse Park Farm
Newhouse Park Farm — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Cringletie House Hotel
Cringletie House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Rosetta Holiday Park
Rosetta Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
74 Main Street, Carnwath
74 Main Street, Carnwath in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clydesdale Inn
The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skirling Castle?
- Skirling Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6HB).
- What is Skirling Castle?
- Skirling Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skirling Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6HB.
- Does Skirling Castle charge admission?
- Skirling Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Skirling Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6HB. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.