Caerlaverock Castle

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Important notice

The castle will be closed from Monday 16 to Friday 20 March for essential maintenance. 

Getting here

Caerlaverock Castle
Castle Road End
Dumfries
DG1 4RU

National Grid reference: NY 025 656

Telephone: 01387 770 244

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Opening times

There is currently no visitor access to the West range, outer stair, North West and East towers.

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 4.30pm (closes 5pm).

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily, 10am to last entry at 3.30pm (closes 4pm).

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