Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Dunskey Castle
Dunskey Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dunskey Castle is a castle located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Dunskey Castle is a 16th-century fortress located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a notable example of Scottish architecture from this era. The castle's remains offer insight into its historical significance and its strategic position along the coast.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8355, -5.1099
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 9AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Official site
- www.visitscotland.com
Sources
- osm: way/363891197 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunskey Castle?
- Dunskey Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 9AA).
- Does Dunskey Castle charge admission?
- Dunskey Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dunskey Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 9AA. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.