• Sieges in 1300 and 1640 among others. Caerlaverock Castle is a moated triangular castle first built in the 13th century.
  • Robert de Maxwell of Maxwell, Caerlaverock and Mearns (d. 1409) rebuilt Caerlaverock castle and was succeeded by Herbert Maxwell of Caerlaverock (d. 1420).
  • Well, Caerlaverock Castle’s shape is truly unique: it has a triangular layout with each point of the triangle capped with a turret (or two!).
  • Take a brief look at the history of Caerlaverock Castle, a medieval fortress once caught up in bloody border conflicts but now a popular filming location.
  • The Historic Environment Scotland-managed Caerlaverock Castle is regarded as one of the most impressive mediaeval fortresses on the Scottish/English border.
  • While there are more than 2,000 castles scattered throughout Scotland, not many have seen as much historic conflict as Caerlaverock Castle.
  • Caerlaverock Castle is a moated triangular castle. It was built around the 13th century by Clan Maxwell. Check out its amazing facts, history & travel tips.
  • Caerlaverock Castle is a romantic ruinous castle defended by a wet moat in a peaceful spot near Dumfries and long a property of the Maxwell family.
  • Want to see one of the most fascinating castles in Scotland? The Caerlaverock Castle is really unique with a triangular shape.
  • Caerlaverock Castles are managed by Historic Environment Scotland. There is a charge to visit inside the new castle. ... How To Find Caerlaverock Castle.