Caerlaverock Castle — Attraction in Scotland

This Historic Scotland ancient monument has recently reopened after the Covid Closure. Full measures are in place to ensure social distancing - it was imperative to book in advance to secure a slot - and the route around the castle is distinctly marked one way, although you can go round as many times as you want, and very friendly (and knowledgeable, guides are on hand to direct you and politely ensure distancing. The castle itself is intriguing, being triangular, with a fantastic fully filled moat. The info points and indeed the very stones tell the story of Scotland/England border skirmishes, of the dominance of The Maxwell Family, of the more settled times when a magnificent home (rather than castle) was built within its boundary walls, and which in turn was decimated by the Covenanters of the Scottish Reformation. Leave the immediate castle area for a walk past an even older abandoned castle through ancient native woodlands to a coastal walk on The Merse (coastal plains) and spectacular views across The Solway Firth to The English Lake District or along the coast to inlets, islands and headlands, and some pretty spectacular birdwatching opportunities. Sadly the catering facilities have not yet reopened but the toilets...

My family and I took a trip to visit Caerlaverock Castle after being recommended by friends.

One thing that's really good about visiting this place is that it's dog friendly.

Dogs are allowed everywhere apart from the gift shop and where they sell teas and coffees.

The castle isn't the biggest and doesn't take too long to go around as sadly half of the castle was closed off. However the remainder of the castle was lovely to see and the surrounding grounds were stunning.

There is a woodland walk again isn't a big walk for those who may find walking difficult and what you'll find in this walk is ruins of another castle that once was there.

Also back on the main grounds there's a lovely little park for the children to run around in.

We got to see a field of highland cows there also which was nice.

Whilst we were there we got to meet a real life blacksmith who kindly showed us his real weapons and helmets which we got to try and he went into depth about the history of his collection.

Lots of other things to do when we were there such as playing snakes and ladders on the grounds and there is also a little activity room where you can play fancy dress and a drawing table.

Gift shop lovely, staff great.......

A brilliant historical landmark and the only triangular castle in England. Tickets are needed to enter the castle and mini-exhibition. A friendly man at the counter made sure to get us the best offer and was very knowledgeable on the castle and informed us of where to go.

Castle undergoing maintenance on the right side as you walk into it, and a few places off limits but a beautiful building of history.

Not the greatest safety features, so be careful with young children as there are many places to possibly go into the moat or fall off high ledges.

The old castle can be found down a path near a small cottage on the left side of the castle after the marshes. It has pretty much sunk, but there are markers to show what rooms would've been where and few remnants of the walls.

A small playground for children near a trebuchet, too! The exhibition is small, but there are clothes to dress up in, a short video to watch, as well as what would've been used in the trebuchet.

Overall, great experience with...