Caerlaverock Castle

Caerlaverock Castle

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Caerlaverock Castle is a moated triangular castle first built in the 13th century. It is located on the southern coast of Scotland, eleven kilometres south …

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Feb 23, 2025
We found this spot on Google Maps whilst staying nearby. It stated on their website that they were due to be closed soon for renovation work, so we drove across on a wet and windy Sunday afternoon fo…Full review by Jonny-Northerner
Feb 7, 2025
Treated ourselves to a quick trip to Caerlaverock Castle, during a break from studying. What a great little castle! There was a lot of restoration work being undertaken, with parts of the castle clos…Full review by Myke A
Feb 3, 2025
An amazing place lots of history . Friendly and help full staff. A little shop which was well stocked and a small cafe area. The short walk to the castle was easy and quite flat. The area was amazingFull review by 29May58
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Owner:Historic Environment Scotland
Construction completed:Late 13th century

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Hi, what time of day is your least busiest during the summer? Looking for a wedding venue around July and would like it …
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Hi, what time of day is your least busiest during the summer? Looking for a wedding venue around July and would like it to be as private as possible, but completely understand this is a heritage site. Many thanks
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Good morning Mel, thank you for getting in touch. Our weddings team will be able to advise regarding your enquiry. Could you please email [email protected] and they will get back to …
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Good morning Mel, thank you for getting in touch. Our weddings team will be able to advise regarding your enquiry. Could you please email [email protected] and they will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Is it national trust
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It’s Historic Scotland but I know I can use my pass in sites in England at some sites so it’s probably reciprocated up here
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Is it necessary to purchase tickets in advance or can I just purchase them upon arrival? I'll be visiting at the end of …
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Is it necessary to purchase tickets in advance or can I just purchase them upon arrival? I'll be visiting at the end of August. Thanks
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If you have Historic Scotland memberships this includes entry to this castle and many other sites. Well worth it if going to a few sites.
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How long would you spend here on average roughly? Looking to make the trip but we only have about an hour or so. …
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How long would you spend here on average roughly? Looking to make the trip but we only have about an hour or so. Would it still be worth it?
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We were here two hours comfortably could have stayed longer.
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