Lanark Castle

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Nothing visiblethe remains survive below ground; there is nothing to see on site

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A castle once stood here in South Lanarkshire — the remains now lie below ground. The Albion Guide lists twelve castles in the county; this is one of them. Other castles nearby include Corra Castle, Craignethan Castle and Covington. The nearest railway station, Lanark, is under a kilometre away.

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