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Caerlaverock Castle (Historic Scotland)
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Caerlaverock Castle
Caerlaverock
Near Dumfries
DG1 4RN
Dumfries & Galloway
Scotland
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Collection details
Architecture, Law and Order, Social History, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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Stone carvings in the museum area and in the castle are hands-on exhibits. A nature trail in the nearby woodlands is not suitable for those using wheelchairs or visitors with limited mobility.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01387 770244
E-mail
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hs.website@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Website
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www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/properties_sites_detail.htm?propertyID=PL_047
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Open
2007:
Summer (1 April - 30 September), Monday to Sunday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Winter (1 October - 31 March), Monday to Sunday, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
The café is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday in the winter and every day in the summer.
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Admission charges
2007 Admission prices
Adult £5.00 Child £2.50 Concessions £4.00
Please note: Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Discounts
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Description
This is one of the finest castles in Scotland. Its most remarkable features are the twin-towered gatehouse and the Nithsdale Lodging, a splendid Renaissance range dating from 1638.
Access to a children’s adventure park and replica siege engines in front of castle and nature trail to the old castle is included. Recent excavations are currently being laid out for visitors. There is also a café and exhibition on siege warfare.
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Articles
Historic Scotland Properties Prepare For Annual Free Weekend Entry
News In Brief - Week Ending July 30 2006
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General Information
Parking for coaches
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Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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