Lochwood Castle, The Mount, Motte and Tower House Complex
Lochwood Castle, The Mount, Motte and Tower House Complex, Medieval tower house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
The stone structure contains a vaulted basement, a first-floor hall, and private chambers connected by a wide turnpike stair in the wing.
The Johnstone family occupied Lochwood Castle from the 12th to early 18th century, until its abandonment in 1724 following centuries of conflicts.
King James VI of Scotland and Ludovic Stewart, Second Duke of Lennox, selected this stronghold for their stay on October 11, 1592.
The ruins stand 3.5 miles south of Beattock, accessible via the road connecting Lochmaben to Beattock in southern Scotland.
A circular double-terraced motte called The Mount sits north of the tower, representing an earlier Norman fortification that preceded the stone castle.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Location: Johnstone
GPS coordinates: 55.25707,-3.44171
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:59
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