Lochmaben the place with the Lochs and Castles

Robert the Bruce stands proudly in the Town Centre
Robert the Bruce

Where

Lochmaben, a town with Lochs, Castles and a welcoming heart located in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland, is located about 4 miles west of Lockerbie and close to the A74(M)

Details
Lochmaben
Three of the many Lochs in the immediate area
The Three Main Lochs

Historic

A town with a rich history through the ages:

Royal Burgh of Lochmaben Town Seal - with motto 'after the clouds, the sun'
Town Seal – ‘after the clouds, the sun‘
  • Iron Age Fort
  • Roman Invasion
  • Medieval castles – Bruce and Edward I
  • Middle Age centre of power for Scottish monarchy
  • William Wallace visited in the late 13th century.
  • King Robert (the Bruce) born here
  • Mary Queen of Scots visited
  • Stronghold for Bruce during the struggle for Scottish independence in the 14th century

Community

Lochmaben has an active community and is a good location for walking or cycling, relaxing and enjoying Southern Scotland

Take a tour of Lochmaben from the sky
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