Literary houses · North West England
Threave Castle
In or near Twynholm.
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
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
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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Official information
Threave Castle is a historic fortress located on an island in the River Dee, originally built in 1369. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, enjoy river walks, and observe local wildlife, although access to the castle itself is currently restricted due to conservation work.
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
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- 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 (postcode DG7 2AB).
- What is Threave Castle?
- 14th century tower house near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
- How do I get to Threave Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 2AB.
- 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.
- How do I get to Threave Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 2AB. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.