Langholm Castle

About Langholm Castle

Langholm Castle was a tower built for the Armstrong family during the early 16th century. A large part of the south gable of the castle survives. It is situated on the meeting of the Esk and Ewes.

Built to house a captain and small garrison of men and last inhabited in 1726, this ruin is all that remains of a once-imposing fortress. Constructed using sandstone from nearby Whita Hill, it took shape under the stewardship of Christopher Armstrong around 1526, only to fall into English hands in 1544. Just three years later a Scottish force retook the castle. It was attacked for the last time by James VI of Scotland (and James I of England) on his way south to claim the English throne.