We went to Dumfries on Saturday and then visited
Caerlaverock Castle just south the town on the River Nith off the Solway
Firth. It really is a beautiful and
imposing medieval castle which you can read all about here. It was owned and built by the Maxwell family.
It has a moat around it and the gatehouse range is extremely
imposing. Inside are the usual spiral
staircases and impressive stonework.
Being in the border country meant that the castle saw a lot of activity
during the wars between Scotland and England.
On Saturday when we visited, all that could be heard was the
calls of swallows as they soared and swooped around us - such beautiful birds,
although they were too fast for me to get a photo!
If you are ever in the area, then a visit to Caerlaverock
Castle is well worth while.
Love, Liz
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13 comments:
So interesting, and beautiful photos.
It looks really beautiful. Can't beat a good castle! xxx
Sounds like a fab place for a visit. I shall add it to my 'to be visited if I am in the area' list that just keeps growing. Dumfriesshire is gorgeous. Its ages since I've been but the last trip was on a warm autumn day and the drive down was just a treat for the eyes.
Nothing better than exploring an old castle!
It looks really interesting. I've never been to a real castle so thank you for sharing.
Beautiful as well! Love the lodgings; makes it look homely.
It looks like a very interesting place to visit - and very beautiful place as well! xx
I love old castles like this they have such atmospheres! :) x
I love a good castle, and that looks like a really good one! There's something very calming about them I feel. Great pics as well x
what a lovely place to visit. I love historic sites. Apart from the natural ones here in Australia, we have very few of any that date from before the 19th century, and the 18th century ones are only in New South Wales, and as rare as rocking horse droppings.
I think my trip to the UK is going to be a lot longer than originally anticipated. :)
Thanks for the beautiful tour, I see it is near Carlisle which I have been to. My families castle is Culcreuch by Sterling. How wonderful they are still standing.
That's gorgeous! I love a castle! x
It looks lovely Liz. It is beautiful around Dumfries and Galloway isn't it. Hope you had a lovely time. Love |Linda x
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