Auchenskeock Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Auchenskeock Castle is a castle in Dumfries and Galloway. It is one of 33 castles the Albion Guide lists in the county. Dumfries Station is 18.6 km away to the north. Edingham Castle and Caerlaverock Castle are among the castles within 12.6 km.

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