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Maclellan's Castle

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Maclellan's Castle is a castle in Dumfries and Galloway. The Albion Guide lists 33 castles in the county; this is one of them. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. For more of the same, Kirkcudbright Castle and Cumstoun Castle are close by.

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