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Chatelaine's Scottish Castles - Threave Castle
Constructed on an island in the River Dee, this 14th century castle was started by 3rd Earl of Douglas (Archibald the Grim) but has been a ruin since 1640. Read short history and study colour image.

http://www.scotlandsource.com/about/ctvm3.htm
All Scotland's Sources - MacLellen's Castle
Research this castle constructed from 're-cycled' stone from nearby monastery in 1577 by Sir Thomas Maclellan. See opening times and direction to get there.

http://www.electricscotland.com/history/castles/threave.htm
Electric Scotland - Threave Castle
Research castle that is only a few miles from Castle Douglas and where access is only through a ford. Read extensive historic note and view photograph.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/83/threavecastle.htm
CastleUK - Threave Castle
During 1455, James 2nd attacked this large stone keep with five storeys constructed in the 14th century. Includes a location map, colour image, and access details.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/83/maclellanscastle.htm
CastleUK - MacLellan's Castle
Investigate ruins of L-plan tower house built with four and five floors in 16th century. See colour image, map, and access arrangement.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/83/carsluithcastle.htm
CastleUK - Carsluith Castle
Located seven miles west of Cardonnes Castle, this L-shape tower house was built 16th century onto 15th century stone keep on three floors. Study picture, map, and access times.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/83/cardonesscastle.htm
CastleUK - Cardoness Castle
Research this large rectangular keep on four floors plus garret constructed 15th century. Also colour picture of keep, location map, and access times.

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