Built by Archibald ‘the Grim’ to establish control over his new Lordship of Galloway, Threave Castle would later be used by the Black Douglas clan to oppose James II of Scotland. Later its pro-Catholic owners came into conflict with those supporting the Scottish Reformation and afterwards the Covenanter cause.
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Built by Archibald ‘the Grim’ to establish control over his new Lordship of Galloway, Threave Castle would later be used by the Black Douglas clan to oppose James II of Scotland. Later its pro-Catholic owners came into conflict with those supporting the Scottish Reformation and afterwards the Covenanter cause.
Book your tickets online for Threave Castle, Kirkcudbright: See 263 reviews, articles, and 134 photos of Threave Castle, ranked No.2 on TripAdvisor among 25 attractions in Kirkcudbright.
