What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Portrack Castle as Castle (medieval). 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.
Portrack Castle was built in the 14th century by the Pringle family, a prominent Scottish border clan. It is remembered as a strategic stronghold in the historic region of Lauderdale, reflecting the turbulent history of the Scottish Borders during the medieval period.
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Places near here
Portrack HouseCountry House (19th Century) · 226 yd
SandbedField Boundary (period Unassigned), Garden (period Unassigned) · 864 yd
DalswintonSpearhead (bronze)(period Unassigned) · 924 yd
GatesideRoad (period Unassigned) · 951 yd
NewlandsCastle (medieval), Country House (19th Century) · 1.9 mi
Moss PlantationWood · 2.0 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 2.4 mi
Martyr's TombMemorial · 2.8 mi
Crory WoodWood · 3.0 mi
Killyleoch HillMountain / peak · 3.8 mi
Gracefield Arts CentreMuseum · 4.6 mi
Dumfries, Castle StreetFortified House (period Unassigned) · 4.7 mi