Threave Castle

Castle Douglas
Kirkcudbrightshire
Dumfries and Galloway
DG7


On an island in the River Dee stands Threave Castle, a massive 14th century tower built by Archibald the Grim, Lord of Galloway.

Later the stronghold of the Black Douglases, it has at its base an artillery fortification built before 1455 when James II besieged the castle.

The Castle is on an island, approached by boat, with a long walk to the property.

This property is managed by Historic Scotland.

 

Opening Times
(2008 times)
21st March to 30th September:
Daily 9.30am to last outward sailing 4.30pm.
Closed in Winter.

Admission Charges
(2008 prices)
Adult £4.20; Child £2.10; Concession £3.20.
Ferry included in admission price.

Directions
Three miles west of Castle Douglas on the A75.
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Nearby Attractions
Castle Douglas Art Gallery (2 Miles)*
Castle Douglas Art Gallery first opened in 1938 having been gifted to the town by Mrs Ethel Bristowe and now forms an excellent venue for an annual programme of temporary exhibitions running from Easter to Christmas.
Threave (2 Miles)*
Threave Garden has something to offer in all seasons. At 64 acres, it is best known for its spectacular springtime display of daffodils, but herbaceous beds are colourful in summer and the trees and heather garden are striking in autumn.
The Stewartry Museum (8 Miles)*
The Stewartry Museum was founded in 1879, and first occupied part of Kirkcudbright Town Hall. As the collections grew, the present purpose-built museum was opened in 1893.
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Nearby Hotels
Aston Hotel Dumfries (16 Miles)*
Located in the wonderful Crichton Estate extending to over 100 acres and adjacent to Easterbrook Hall and Conference Centre, Aston Hotel Dumfries blends state-of-the-art facilities with traditional Scottish hospitality.
Cairndale Hotel (16 Miles)*
The Cairndale Hotel is situated in the centre of Dumfries in South West Scotland. The hotel offers 91 comfortable bedrooms, plus excellent leisure facilities, including a 14 metre heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and a gym.
Melbreak Hotel (27 Miles)*
The Melbreak Hotel has been converted from an 18th century farmstead and is situated in three acres of idyllic grounds between the beautiful central lakes and the quieter western Cumbrian market towns of Cockermouth, Whitehaven and Maryport.
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Nearby Self Catering
Auld Exchange Holiday Cottage Scotland (1 Mile)*
Located in the heart of the National Trust for Scotlands Estate of Threave Castle and Gardens. Recently converted they are a lovely mixture of old architecture and contemporary interior styling.
Gelston Lodge Holiday Cottages (4 Miles)*
Our Holiday Cottages are slocated in a National Scenic Area where the forests of the Solway cloak coastal plains with secluded bays and rolling hills that stretch out from the bustling food town of Castle Douglas.
Lochanview Lodge (7 Miles)*
Lochanview Log Cabins are traditionally built using the "Solid Log" method from slow growing Scandinavian/ Baltic Pine they provid all year round self catering accommodation. Part of a development of nine similar lodges.
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