Sanquhar Castle, Sanquhar

Sanquhar Castle, now a ruin, was built by the Crichton family in the 13th century; the ruins are situation north east of Dumfries overlooking the River Nith. Situated on the southern approach to the former royal burgh of Sanquhar in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland, it sits on the trail of the Southern Upland Way, and is passed by hundreds of visitors who walk through the grounds each year. ()