Castles in Dumfries and Galloway

Amisfield Tower

Amisfield Tower is a well-preserved tower house near Tinwald, about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Dumfries, in Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland. The castle has also been known as Hempisfield Tower.

Annan Castle

Annan Castle was the home of the Lords of Annandale, the de Brus family (later known as the Bruce family), before they moved to Lochmaben Castle. The move occurred after the River Annan flooded and damaged the motte and bailey castle’s foundations. The move is thought to have taken place during the time of Robert de Brus, 2nd Lord of Annandale (Born 1138 – Died 1189 or 1194) and there is a legend attached to it.