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NX 851-992 Dumfriesshire Scotland
Drumlanrig
Castle was originally a 14th century stone tower house, founded by the Earls of
Mar. After the tower was destroyed in 1575, the Douglases of Drumlanrig, founded
a courtyard castle on the site. In the 17th century, the castle was then absorbed,
in the construction of a baronial courtyard mansion, founded by William, the 1st
Duke of Queensberry. Visit pending. 3 miles east is Morton
Castle and 17 miles south-east is Kirkhill Mote.
Drumlanrig Castle is located north-west of Carronbridge, off the A76. 17 miles north-west of Dumfries, on the A76.
The site is owned by The Buccleuch Estates and is open daily, April to August, 11:00-4:00pm. Gardens and Country Estate open daily, April to September 10:00-5:00pm.
There is a car park.
