What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Castle Girnigoe as Castle (15th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Built in the 15th century, Castle Girnigoe is associated with the Kennedy family, who were prominent in Galloway during the medieval period. The castle is remembered for its strategic location and as a symbol of the regional power struggles between Scottish lords and the English crown.
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Photo: Graham Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0