Auchen Castle, 13th-century castle ruins in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Auchen Castle is a 13th-century fortress ruin in Dumfries and Galloway with a rectangular four-sided enclosure and rounded bastions positioned at the corners. The surviving stonework reveals defensive structures built to command the surrounding landscape from Longbedholm Hill.
The Kirkpatrick family built the fortress in the 13th century to control this strategic location. In later centuries the structure passed to other noble families who adapted it to face new military threats as weapons technology changed.
The castle grounds include ice houses that demonstrate early food preservation methods used by wealthy landowners before modern refrigeration technology.
The ruin sits on a hilltop accessible via walking paths, so sturdy footwear is advisable for the uneven ground. Being in a rural location, plan your visit during daylight hours and check access conditions beforehand since the site lacks facilities.
The castle walls were modified in the late 15th century by lowering and reinforcing them with earth to adapt to artillery-based warfare.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Location: Kirkpatrick-Juxta
Website: https://auchencastle.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.32750,-3.47920
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01
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