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Blacket House Tower

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Blacket House Tower is one of 33 castles the Albion Guide lists in Dumfries and Galloway. The nearest other castle is Woodhouse Tower, 3 km to the south. The nearest railway station is Annan, 9.6 km to the south-west.

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