Lochmaben Castle

Lochmaben Castle
Lochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
UK grid reference NY088811
The castle in 2008
Lochmaben Castle is located in Dumfries and Galloway
Lochmaben Castle
Lochmaben Castle
Coordinates55°06′59″N 3°25′45″W / 55.116287°N 3.429248°W / 55.116287; -3.429248
Site information
OwnerHistoric Environment Scotland
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuined
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.