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Castles · North West England

Southerness

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Southerness — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Paul Jones Hotel in Southerness - geograph.org.uk - 4047995

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
Postcode
DG2 8AZ
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Southerness

Places to stay

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Places to eat & drink

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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.