Lochmaben Castle

About Lochmaben Castle

Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the castle.

Lochmaben Castle was an important outpost in hostile territory for the English, and they made tremendous efforts to keep it in their possession throughout the 1300s. It withstood several sieges and attacks, before falling to the Scots in 1385.

The castle became a royal possession in 1445. James IV initiated major works here, and James V was a regular visitor. The castle remained a major site in wars with the English before it was finally abandoned in the 1700s, after which its stones were taken for use in local buildings.

Today it’s situated among attractive woodland next to a loch. View exterior only.