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Threave Castle
NX 739-623 Kirkcudbrightshire Scotland
NX 739-623 Kirkcudbrightshire Scotland
Threave
Castle is a massive late 14th century keep, of five storeys and a garret. Enclosed
by a 15th century artillery fortification, James II besieged the castle in 1455,
after which it became a Royal fortress. Visit pending. 10 miles south-west is
MacLellan's Castle.
Threave Castle is located on an island and is accessed by boat, west of Castle Douglas off the A75. 19 miles south-west of Dumfries, on the A75.
The site is owned by Historic Scotland and is open daily, April to September 9:30-6.30pm.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events go to its HomePage.
Click
here for castle pictures 
and a castle map
of the area 
and a castle map
of the area