Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Kirkinner
Kirkinner — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kirkinner is a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Kirkinner is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is representative of the region's historical architecture and offers insights into the area's past.
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Background
History
to the E of the entrance, and there are traces of a counterscarp bank on the NW. On 21 December 1560 there was a Crown Confirmation of Feu Charter of 21 December 1560 by James Doddis prior, Allan Peter, Rolland Tailzeor, John Gibson and Thomas Wryt friars predicatores of the Convent of Wigton with consent of the chapter & of (Brother) John Greirsoun, Provincial of the Order, in augmentation of the Rental etc. & for £1000 Scots, in favour of (Sir) Alexander Stewart of Garroleis (Garlies) elder, & (Dame) Katharine Stewart spouses, conjunctly for their lives and Robert Stewart their son and his lawful heirs male whom failing William Stewart (of Castle Stewart, Penninghame, Wigtownshire ?)…
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- Coordinates
- 54.8167, -4.4500
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 9DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikipedia: Kirkinner (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkinner?
- Kirkinner is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 9DF).
- Does Kirkinner charge admission?
- Kirkinner typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kirkinner?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 9DF. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.