Lincluden Castle
Dumfriesshire
Scotland
NX
966-779
Lincluden
Castle is an earthwork motte and bailey fortress, one of two mottes built in Dumfries
by the River Nith. In 1160 a nunnery was founded on the site of the bailey but
after falling into a state of disrepute it was suppressed in 1389 and a collegiate
establishment founded. After the Reformation the domestic
buildings were fortified, so only the motte is now left of this early castle.
Half a mile south-west is Lochside Castle and
17 miles north-west is Drumlanrig Castle.
Lincluden Castle is located north of Dumfries town centre, off Abbey Lane. 1 mile north of Dumfries on the A780-A76.
The site is owned by Historic Scotland and is open daily, April to September 9:30-6:30pm, October to March 9:30-4:30pm. Car parking is by the side of the road.
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