Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Threave Castle
Threave 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
Threave 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
Threave Castle is a medieval fortress located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its 14th-century origins and is situated on an island in the River Dee, accessible only by boat or footbridge. The castle is a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9392, -3.9696
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Phone
- +44 7711 223101
- Official site
- www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/359868681 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Threave Castle?
- Threave Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 2AB).
- Does Threave Castle charge admission?
- Threave Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Threave Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 2AB. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.