Wigtown Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Wigtown Castle is a castle in Dumfries and Galloway. It is one of 33 castles the Albion Guide lists in the county. Carsluith Castle and Cruggleton Castle are among the castles within 13 km.

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