Castles · North West England
Southerness
Southerness — a castle in scotland-lowlands, 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
Southerness is a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Southerness is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance in the region, though specific details about its era or architectural features are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8746, -3.5984
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikipedia: Southerness (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Southerness lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.3 km

Gillfoot Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km

Thirl Stane
Caves · 2.8 km

John Paul Jones Museum
Museums · 2.9 km

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum
Museums · 2.9 km

Wreaths Tower
Literary houses · 3.0 km

Mainsriddle
Villages · 3.4 km

Borron Hill
Vineyards · 3.7 km

McCulloch's Castle
Vineyards · 3.8 km

McCollock'd Castle
Castles · 3.8 km

The Brough, Motte
Archaeological sites · 4.6 km

Drumbuie
Mountains & hills · 4.7 km
Nearby
📷 4Lighthouses · North West England
Southerness lighthouse
Southerness lighthouse — lighthouse in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
Natural landmarks · North West England
Gillfoot Bay
Gillfoot Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
Museums · North West England
John Paul Jones Museum
John Paul Jones Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North West England
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum — museum in Arbigland, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Literary houses · North West England
Wreaths Tower
Wreaths Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Southerness
Places to stay
Caravan parks · North West England
Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park
Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · North West England
Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site
Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · North West England
Rowanbank Caravan Park
Rowanbank Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · North West England
Heather Bank
Heather Bank — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · North West England
Coastal Kippford
Coastal Kippford — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · North West England
Kippford Holiday Park
Kippford Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
Historic 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.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southerness?
- Southerness is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8AZ).
- What is Southerness?
- Southerness — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Southerness?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 8AZ.
- Is Southerness a protected site?
- Yes — Southerness is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Does Southerness charge admission?
- Southerness typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Southerness?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8AZ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.