Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Threave Castle
14th century tower house near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
About
Threave Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. 14th century tower house near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Threave Castle is a 14th-century fortress located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1369, it was designed by Archibald Douglas, the 3rd Earl of Douglas. The castle is now owned by Historic Environment Scotland and is notable for its historical significance and architectural features typical of its era. Visitors can explore the ruins and surrounding landscape, providing insight into Scotland's medieval heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9392, -3.9697
- Established
- 1369
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q607339 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Threave Castle?
- Threave Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Threave Castle?
- 14th century tower house near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
- How do I get to Threave Castle?
- Its coordinates are 54.9392°, -3.9697°.
- When was Threave Castle built?
- Built or established in 1369. Designed by Archibald Douglas, 3rd Earl of Douglas.
- Who owns Threave Castle?
- Threave Castle is owned by Historic Environment Scotland.