Caerlaverock Castle
With its moat, twin towered gatehouse and imposing battlements, this awe-inspiring castle is the epitome of the medieval stronghold and one of the finest castles in Scotland
Although ruined, Caerlaverock is still a substantial structure and you can explore many different features within its unique triangular groundplan. The castle's turbulent history owes much to its proximity to England which brought it into the brutal cross-border conflicts and you can enjoy a fascinating siege warfare exhibition complete with reconstructions of medieval siege engines.
After exploring the castle enjoy delicious home baking and freshly ground coffee in the castle’s tearoom which is open during the summer and at weekends in the winter. Little adventurers will love the castle-themed adventure park and if one castle is not enough for you, you will find the foundations of another, earlier, castle visible at the end of a nature trail through the woods to the south.
Visitors with a physical disability can see most of the ground floor and courtyard of the castle and a substantial part of the grounds. The visitor centre, shop and display area are wheelchair accessible. A nature trail in the nearby woodlands is not suitable for those using wheelchairs or visitors with limited mobility.
The area is rich with wildlife and there are beautiful walks through ancient coppiced woodland and wetland, which continue through to the adjacent National Nature Reserve.
Opening Hours
Open all year, Apr-Sep, daily 9.30-5.30; Oct-Mar, daily 9.30-4.30. Closed 25-26 Dec & 1-2 Jan.
Contact
Caerlaverock Castle
Caerlaverock
Glencaple
Dumfries
Dumfries & Galloway
DG1 4RU
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1387) 770244
E-Mail: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
WWW: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
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