Caerlaverock Castle is a moated triangular castle first built in the 13th century. It is located on the southern coast of Scotland, eleven kilometres (seven miles) south of Dumfries, on the edge of the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve.

Take a brief look at the history of Caerlaverock Castle, a medieval fortress once caught up in bloody border conflicts but now a popular filming location. Contact us today for more information.

Built in the late 13th century, Caerlaverock Castle was designed to be both a formidable fortress and an impressive noble residence. Its most striking feature is its triangular layout, making it the only castle of its kind in Britain.

Visit Caerlaverock Castle and discover one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses. Please note there is currently no visitor access to the West range, outer stair and North West and East towers. With its moat, twin towered gatehouse and imposing battlements, this awe-inspiring castle is the epitome of the medieval stronghold and one of the ...

A wide moat, twin-towered gatehouse and lofty battlements make Caerlaverock the epitome of the medieval stronghold. Learn all about its turbulent history as a castle caught up in border conflicts. Its fairytale appearance means the castle is also a popular filming location.

Uncover the turbulent history of Caerlaverock Castle, one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses and an important defender of the realm.

2021年7月26日 · Situated on the southern coast about seven miles from Dumfries, the 13th-century monument withstood the Wars of Scottish Independence and its numerous sieges by the English. The Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve that hosts the eponymous structure rests actually contained two castles.

2018年4月5日 · Caerlaverock Castle is a romantic and picturesque ruinous old medieval stronghold, set in a peaceful location some miles from Dumfries in the south of Scotland and long held by the powerful Maxwells for hundred of years until finally besieged and slighted in 1640.

Considered by many to be one of the finest castles in Scotland, Caerlaverock Castle is an awe-inspiring structure with a fascinating story. The castle is situated in Dumfries and Galloway and has a deep and bloody history entangled with English forces since it …

Caerlaverock Castle (occasionally misspelled Caerlavelock) is an incredibly special castle that just grabs your imagination. How come? Well, Caerlaverock Castle’s shape is truly unique: it has a triangular layout with each point of the triangle capped with a turret (or two!).