Caerlaverock Castle , Dumfries

Caerlaverock Castle is one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses built in the 13th Century. For 400 years it stood on the very edge of the Scottish kingdom. To the south, across the Solway Firth, lay England. As a result, Caerlaverock played an important role in the defence of the realm.

Caerlaverock’s triangular shape is unique among British castles although why it was built this way is not known. A walk around the castle gives a sense of its strength, its economy of form and its pleasing geometry. Three lengths of defensive curtain wall are linked at their three angles by high corner towers. The north tower, facing into Scotland, is a mightily impressive twin-towered gatehouse, where the Maxwells had their private suite of rooms.

Opening Times

Summer
1 April - 30 September
Monday to Sunday
9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Winter
1 October - 31 March
Monday to Sunday
9.30 am to 4.30 pm

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