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Threave Castle
 Threave Castle ... itself. From Kelton Mains farm it is a ten minute walk through fields until you arrive at the shore of the River Dee. Newest Review: ... he takes your money. Archibald the Grim, one of the Douglas clan, and Lord of Galloway, built Threave Castle in the late 1300s and lived there until his death in 1400. I’m not sure what it was he did to earn the name of “Grim” and subsequent history surrounding the castle is also somewhat patchy but gives an idea of those turbulent times. Here it is, now pay attention: ... more ... “Grim Archie” was succeeded by his son , also Archibald, who was appointed Regent in 1437 when King James II was crowned, just six. When he Archibald died two years later, two men, Sir Alexander Livingstone and Sir William Crichton fought to t...more |
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Threave Castle: Welcome to the home of Archibald the Grim (1168 words)
by - written on 25/07/02 (Very useful, 400 readings)
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Galloway, the south west corner of Scotland, is an area that is often overlooked, people rush past without stopping, in a hurry to get to Glasgow, Edinburgh and The Highlands .It’s a shame because theres a lot to see and do amidst some glorious countryside in this region. This review is about one of those attractions – Threave Castle which stands a couple of miles outside the market town of Castle Douglas. Built at the end of the 14th century, this medieval tower has been uninhabited and lain in partial ruins for 100s of years. It is well worth a visit, as much for the setting as the historical interest. Clearly signposted from the A75, up a short ... Read the complete review
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