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Tibbers Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Tibbers Castle is a castle in Dumfries and Galloway. It is one of 33 castles the Albion Guide maps in the county. For arrivals by rail, Sanquhar Station is 14.4 km to the north-west. Nearby castles include Morton Castle, Morton Loch and Crichton Peel & Sanquhar Castle.

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