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Top 10 Ancient Ruins in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom including Drumtroddan Cup And Ring Marked Rocks, Druchtag Motte, Motte of Urr, Gilnockie Tower, Whithorn Priory, Cairnholy Chambered Cairns Ravenshall, Round House, Morton Castle, Sorbie Tower, Dunskey Castle.
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1. Drumtroddan Cup And Ring Marked Rocks
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Druchtag Motte
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Motte of Urr
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Gilnockie Tower
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Gilnockie Tower is a stunning example of a Scottish pele tower. Built some 500 years ago, it was home to Johnnie Armstrong, a notorious border reiver. In 1530 this powerful chieftain was hanged by a Scottish king, his story romanticised by Walter Scott. Gilnockie Tower has five floors, including vaulted chamber, banqueting hall and spiral staircase. The entrance stone is thought to be two thousand years old. Once a roofless ruin, the structure has been completely refurbished and is open as a clan and visitor attraction. Gilnockie Tower houses reiving artefacts and the world’s largest collection of Armstrong archives. The Clan Armstrong Trust Museum, originally housed on the Lodge Walk, Langholm is now closed, and all of the original displays have been moved to GILNOCKIE TOWER, Canonbie, DG14 0XD on the Anglo-Scottish Border. Please follow the brown signs to the Clan Armstrong Centre between Langholm and Canonbie on the A7 Carlisle to Edinburgh visitor route.
Reviewed By B9018ZLchristinea
we first started visiting the tower 4yrs ago we stay Near by in Langholm so it doesn't take long to get there during the time we have been going there we have seen a vast difference in the tower as it has been renovated. It is a brilliant place to visit as you find out lots of historic facts. The staff are all very welcoming especially Ian the project manager he always has time for a chat which is nice. he main reason we first started visiting the tower is we are Armstrong's and that's who the tower is all about.
5. Whithorn Priory
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By 589Richard - Egremont, United Kingdom
We loved this peaceful place, so full of history. If you look carefully you can see the back gate leading to Glebe Field that has been provided with picnic benches.
6. Cairnholy Chambered Cairns Ravenshall
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4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By H1477MZfionac - Durham, United Kingdom
Having passed the signpost many many times in the past I finally decided to see what this was. I had parked at the bottom of the hill not realising you can get the car up as far as Carin Holy I, but it is a narrow road and not much space at the top. It is however uphill and quite a pull and I would say felt like more than the half a mile stated! So walk or drive whatever but do go. I don't know what I was expecting but to be able to see these Neolithic burial sites was quite amazing, and right up close too, I've never been so close to ancient history it was humbling. Do visit whether you walk up or drive it has inspired me to find more ancient history around the area
7. Round House
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
8. Morton Castle
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Rossergruffydd - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Yes that is a road and it does lead to the castle! A muddy and small car park however it's quiet as the site is hard to find and has no facilities or charges. Castle Morton has a nature trail and a few information boards that are very helpful. The castle is quite substantial and is well preserved with a basic entrance and wonderful views of the large lake that surrounds it. Plenty of wildlife and great elevated views of the historic landscape.
9. Sorbie Tower
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By ElaineM894 - Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit to this beautiful tower, set in a quiet location. Loads of history and lots of renovation work going on. Very interesting.
10. Dunskey Castle
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4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By malcolmh558 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Can't go in but the view is worth the sometimes muddy walk. Good view back over the town and different route back along old railway track.
