Dumfries and Galloway
MacLellan's Castle
Welcome
MacLellan's Castle stands in the middle of Kirkcudbright, a ruin you can climb right through.
It's a big tower house, built in 1582 from the stones of the old friary. It was lived in for only a century and has been roofless ever since. The walls are still complete enough to explore: the great hall, the kitchens below, and the laird's lug, where the laird could listen in on his guests. Historic Environment Scotland looks after it, and tickets are sold at the castle. Allow half an hour, or longer with children who like a castle to get lost in. It's on Castle Street, a step from the harbour and the galleries.
Opening hours
Their website- Monday
- 10am–12.30pm, 1pm–4.30pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–12.30pm, 1pm–4.30pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–12.30pm, 1pm–4.30pm
- Thursday
- 10am–12.30pm, 1pm–4.30pm
- Friday
- 10am–12.30pm, 1pm–4.30pm
- Saturday
- 10am–12.30pm, 1pm–4.30pm
- Sunday
- 10am–12.30pm, 1pm–4.30pm
Close by
Lily Knowles FloristA family-run florist on St Cuthbert Street in Kirkcudbright, with bouquets, wedding and sympathy flowers, and locally made chocolates.Under a mile1 min by road
Paul Jones BakeryA traditional bakery on St Cuthbert Street in Kirkcudbright, known for its pies, scones, cakes and loaves.Under a mile1 min by road
Broughton House & GardenThe pink-harled house where E A Hornel painted, and the garden he made behind it.Under a mile1 min by road
Kirkcudbright Art ToursA walk round the artists' town with somebody who knows whose door is whose.Under a mile1 min by road
Pleat, KirkcudbrightUnder a mile1 min by road
KirkcudbrightA harbour town of painted houses that has been full of artists for a century.Under a mile1 min by road
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