• Robert de Maxwell of Maxwell, Caerlaverock and Mearns (d. 1409) rebuilt Caerlaverock castle and was succeeded by Herbert Maxwell of Caerlaverock (d. 1420).
  • Robert de Maxwell of Maxwell, Caerlaverock and Mearns (d. 1409) rebuilt Caerlaverock castle and was succeeded by Herbert Maxwell of Caerlaverock (d. 1420).
  • 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.
  • Considered by many to be one of the finest castles in Scotland, Caerlaverock Castle is an awe-inspiring structure with a fascinating story.
  • Want to see one of the most fascinating castles in Scotland? The Caerlaverock Castle is really unique with a triangular shape.
  • 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!).
  • In 1946, a year after the Duchess of Norfolk’s death, Caerlaverock Castle passed into state care and is now managed by Historic Scotland.
  • Caerlaverock Castle is a moated triangular castle first built in the 13th century. It is located on the southern coast of Scotland, eleven kilometres south of...
  • 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 romantic ruinous castle defended by a wet moat in a peaceful spot near Dumfries and long a property of the Maxwell family.