DiCamillo Companion
Scotland

Lochwood Castle (Lochwood Tower) (The Mount)

Johnstone, near Moffat

Dumfries & Galloway

Scotland

Historic County: Dumfriesshire

Circa Date: 16th century, incorporating 12th & 15th century elements

Status: Ruin

Abandoned circa 1724

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

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  • House & Family History: James VI (later James I of England) stayed at Lochwood on October 11, 1592. The castle ruins and larger estate remain in the ownership of the Johnstone family.

  • Title: Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage, 1990
    Author: Kidd, Charles; Williamson, David (Editors)
    Year Published: 1990
    Reference: pg. P 41
    Publisher: London: Debrett's Peerage Limited (New York: St. Martin's Press, Inc.)
    ISBN: 0312046405
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Scheduled Ancient Monument

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: James Johnstone, 1st Earl of Hartfell, until 1653; James Johnstone, 2nd Earl of Hartfell and 1st Earl of Annandale, until 1672; William Johnstone, 2nd Earl of Annandale and Hartfell and 1st Marquess of Annandale, until 1721; Johnstone family here since the 14th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Ruinous

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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