Auchen Castle Hotel

Auchen Castle is a Category B listed building in Dumfries and Galloway offering 26 individually styled rooms with en-suite bathrooms. The property is surrounded by Italian gardens and a private lake, currently functioning as a hotel and event venue.

The castle was built in 1220 by Sir Humphrey de Kirkpatrick, Seneschal of Annandale. Under General Johnstone it underwent major renovations in 1849 that shaped its present appearance.

The castle displays Egyptian influences in its architecture, including pyramid-shaped gardens and sphinx sculptures that reflect military service in the Middle East. These design elements create an unusual blend of Scottish castle tradition with Egyptian symbolism.

The property functions as a hotel with various room types and facilities for events and celebrations. Visitors should note that access is primarily available for overnight guests or those attending events at the venue.

The entrance features three steps with Corinthian pillars and a checkered floor leading into the building. Opposite this, twenty-one steps descend toward pyramid-shaped gardens, creating a striking dual approach to the grounds.