MacLellan's Castle

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Castle Street
Kirkcudbright, Scotland DG6 4JD
Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the castle. The grounds and shop are now acessible. Visit this impressive townhouse and discover a 16th century family home. The remains of this late 16th century house show how architecture changed from the heavily defended tower house to a new, more domestic scale. Sir Thomas MacLellan of Bombie built the castle in 1582 to function as a grand family home. Head ‘below stairs’ into the dark vaults to get a sense of the working conditions of family servants and look out for the Laird’s Lug’, a secret spy hole behind the great hall fireplace, from which the laird could eavesdrop on his guests.

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No access to the castle at present
8/21/2024

Due to the continuing safety works being carried out throughout Scotland by Historic Scotland a numb...

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Cool ruin
7/17/2024

This is a cool reasonably preserved ruin in the centre of Kirkcudbright. There is an interesting st...

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Great castle!
6/27/2024

Huge castle and fascinating history which is located in the lovely town of Kirkcudbright. Shame abou...

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