Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Gilnockie Tower
Gilnockie Tower — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Darren Haddock — 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
Gilnockie Tower 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
Gilnockie Tower is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and distinctive architecture, characteristic of the region's fortified structures.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0978, -2.9696
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG14 0XD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: way/1062308530 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gilnockie Tower?
- Gilnockie Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG14 0XD).
- Does Gilnockie Tower charge admission?
- Gilnockie Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Gilnockie Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG14 0XD. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.