Lochmaben Castle

Lochmaben Castle
Lochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
UK grid reference NY088811
The castle in 2008
Site information
OwnerHistoric Environment Scotland
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuined
Location
Lochmaben Castle
Shown within Dumfries and Galloway
Coordinates55°06′59″N 3°25′45″W / 55.116287°N 3.429248°W / 55.116287; -3.429248
Site history
Built13th/14th century; rebuilt 1488-1513
Built byEdward I
MaterialsStone

Lochmaben Castle is a ruined castle in the town of Lochmaben, the feudal Lordship of Annandale, and the united county of Dumfries and Galloway. It was built by Edward I in the 14th century replacing an earlier motte and bailey castle, and later rebuilt during the reign of James IV of Scotland. The earlier motte-and-bailey castle was built south of the current castle in c. 1160 by the Bruce family, Lords of Annandale.