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Threave Castle, Castle Douglas. Threave Castle was once the stronghold
of the Black Douglases, and is now owned by Historic Scotland.
It is a massive late 14th century keep of five storeys and a
garret. Threave Castle sits on an island in the River Dee and
is accessed by boat. Visitors must ring a ship's bell to summon
the boat to take them across the river. About 3 miles west of
Castle Douglas.
Castle Threave Garden
and Estate, Stewarty, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway DG7
1RX. Tel : 01556 502575. Threave Garden is rich in diversity,
with areas including an informal Rose Garden, wildflower meadowland
and a one - acre walled garden with temperate glasshouse collection.
It is also well known for its great displays of daffodils. About
1 mile west of Castle Douglas.
Orchardton Tower, Near Palnackie, Dalbeattie, Dumfries &
Galloway Tel: 0131 668 8800. Orchardton Tower is the only round
tower-house in Scotland. It was built in the mid 15th century
for John Carnys (or Cairns). A door at ground level leads to
a cellar with a vaulted roof. None of the upper floors remain,
but there is a spiral staircase within the thickness of the wall
that leads up to the parapet and is covered by a small gabled
cap-house. About 5 miles southeast of Castle Douglas. |
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