Threave Castle - Wikipedia
Threave Castle is a ruined tower house on an island in the River Dee, Scotland. It was built by Archibald the Grim, Lord of Galloway, in the 1370s and was the stronghold of the powerful Douglas family until their overthrow by King James II in 1455.
Threave Castle | Historic Scotland
Visit the massive tower house built by Archibald 'the Grim' in 1369 as a stronghold for the Black Douglases. Enjoy the boat trip, the wild flowers, the ospreys and the otters, and take our fun quiz while exploring the castle.
Threave Castle, Castle Douglas – Castles | VisitScotland
Threave Castle is a 14th-century tower house on an island in the River Dee, accessible by boat. Learn about its history, conservation work and how to visit this attraction in Dumfries and Galloway.
Threave Garden & Nature Reserve - National Trust for Scotland
Explore one of Scotland’s most biodiverse nature reserves, with a remarkable collection of wildlife, flora and fauna. Threave’s wonderful garden has been created over the years by students of the Trust’s School of Heritage Gardening – and is a fine example of landscaped beauty.
Threave Castle | Lead Public Body for Scotland's Historic …
Check out a brief history of Threave Castle and find out what to see when you visit the Black Douglas stronghold built by Archibald the Grim. Contact us today for more information.
Exploring Threave Castle & Gardens | My Voyage Scotland
Threave Castle is a 13th-century tower house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, that was besieged by King James II and the Earls of Crawford and Ross. Learn how to get there, what to see and do, and the history of this ancient castle.
Threave Castle | Visitor Info & Ticket Options | Castle History
Threave Castle is a 14th-century tower house on an island in Scotland's River Dee. It was built by the Lord of Galloway and later seized by the Scottish monarchy during a civil war. Learn more about its history, tickets, tours and location.
Planning your visit - National Trust for Scotland
Threave Garden & Estate is 1 mile west of Castle Douglas and only a short drive from Dumfries. Threave Garden is just off the A75 and is well-signposted from every direction. Turn onto the B736 from the roundabout and follow the brown signs.
Threave Castle, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Threave Castle is under the care of Historic Scotland and is open to the public during the summer. It is about 1 mile west of Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, S.W.Scotland. Today the castle is very evocative of those turbulent times four or five hundred years ago.
Threave Castle (Illustration) - World History Encyclopedia
May 18, 2018 · Located on Threave Island, on the River Dee, in Southwestern Scotland, Threave Castle was built in the late 14th century CE by Archibald Douglas ("the Grim"). It served as the Douglas stronghold until 1455 CE.
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