Liste der Kategorie-A-Bauwerke in Dumfries and Galloway
Die Liste der Kategorie-A-Gebäude in Dumfries and Galloway umfasst sämtliche in der Kategorie A eingetragenen Baudenkmäler in der schottischen Council Area Dumfries and Galloway. Die Einstufung wird anhand der Kriterien von Historic Scotland vorgenommen, wobei in die höchste Kategorie A Bauwerke von nationaler oder internationaler Bedeutung einsortiert sind. In Dumfries and Galloway sind derzeit 213 Bauwerke in der Kategorie A gelistet.
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(c) Robert Guthrie, CC BY-SA 2.0
Girthon Church, Galloway Ruins of Girthon Church
(c) james denham, CC BY-SA 2.0
Kirkpatrick Fleming Kirk in Dumfriesshire. Other photographs on the site are taken from the opposite side of the church, I feel the front is much more interesting. Here caught,in all its splendour, by the late afternoon Winter sun, the latest in along line of churches which are reputed to have stood here for a thousand years. A wonderful example of the old Scottish Presbyterian Kirk in the style of post reformation.
Durisdeer church, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
(c) Debbie Turner, CC BY-SA 2.0
Inside Sweetheart Abbey
(c) Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0
Goldielea. House with viaduct behind, once carried the "Paddy" the direct railway to the Irish ferries.
(c) Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0
Globe Inn Entrance from Dumfries High Street to the pend occupied by Rabbie Burns' famous howff. The pub dates back to 1610 and the sign advertises the Burns Room and Poet's Chair.
(c) Anthony O'Neil, CC BY-SA 2.0
Remains of Kirkdale Church
(c) Patrick Lee, CC BY-SA 2.0
Logan Windmill 2. Another view of Logan Windmill showing the curious vaulted structure at its base
(c) Colin Kinnear, CC BY-SA 2.0
Tinwald House Tinwald House.
(c) Nigel Homer, CC BY-SA 2.0
Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace. The Arched House, Ecclefechan. Thomas Carlyle, one of the 19th centurys leading voices on morals and social equality,was born here in 1795 in this house constructed by his father and uncle, both local stonemasons.
(c) Colin Kinnear, CC BY-SA 2.0
Rusco Castle Rusco Castle, or Rusko Castle, probably dates from the early 16th century. It is a simple rectangular tower, three storeys and a garret high, measuring 38 1/2' by 29' over walls 6'-8' thick. There is a ruinous two storeyed addition to the N, dating probably from the 17th century, provided with a stair-tower projecting W. This addition measures 57' by 22' over walls which nowhere exceed 3' thick. Rusco, which in early times belonged to the Carsnane family and was known as Glenskyreburn passed by marriage in the early 16th century to Sir Robert Gordon of Lochinvar. It was inhabited till about 1890. After this it became ruinous but has now been restored as a family home.
(c) Kevin Rae, CC BY-SA 2.0
Lochmaben Town Hall. View along the main street of this beautifully situated town towards the 18th century town hall with Robert the Bruce's statue in front.
(c) Ann Cook, CC BY-SA 2.0
Hensol House This imposing house sits on the south bank of the River Dee where the river joins Loch Ken.
(c) Robert D Ferguson, CC BY-SA 2.0
Buittle Bridge. The Buittle Bridge over the River Urr carries the A711 road from Castle Douglas to Dalbeattie. A short distance downstream from here the river becomes tidal and was originally navigable by quite large vessels.
(c) Oliver Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0
Old Brig Inn, Beattock. Compare with 634663. The hotel is now closed and up for sale. Note the old stable block behind.
(c) derek menzies, CC BY-SA 2.0
Thornhill Mercat cross 1
Autor/Urheber: Parrot of Doom, Lizenz: CC BY-SA 3.0
Thomas Telford's bridge in Tongland
(c) John Fielding, CC BY-SA 2.0
St Andrew's Church of Scotland, Church Gate Moffat
Autor/Urheber: Irene M, Lizenz: CC BY-SA 3.0
Flowers and buildings in Queensberry Square / High Street, Dumfries, 2011. The most prominent structures illustrated are the Trades Hall on the left, the Midsteeple (the tall building with the clock) and the Queensberry Monument (the structure with a tall thin column towards the right of the picture). Unaltered photo.
Autor/Urheber: MSDMSD, Lizenz: CC BY-SA 3.0
Midsteeple, High Street, Dumfries after the area's refurbishment in June 2010.
(c) David Medcalf, CC BY-SA 2.0
Ken Bridge and Ken Bridge Hotel. Looking east over the Water of Ken, which flows into Loch Ken, to the right of the photo, about 3km away.
(c) Walter Baxter, CC BY-SA 2.0
Stapleton Tower and Crow Wood Stapleton Tower built by the Johnstones is empty but kept in good repair by the Vivers family. Viewed on a fine October day with Crow Wood in the background.
(c) Bill Henderson, CC BY-SA 2.0
Portpatrick - St Andrew's Auld Kirk. This Church was built in the 17th century and has been disused since 1842.
(c) derek menzies, CC BY-SA 2.0
Castle Douglas cattle market
(c) Mac McCarron, CC BY-SA 2.0
Gilnockie Bridge from mill lade outfall
(c) Bob Cowan, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fourmerkland Tower. Built in 1590, on older foundations, it is well hidden in the wood. See archaeological notes here: http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/65914/details/fourmerkland+tower+and+barmkin/
(c) John Jardine, CC BY-SA 2.0
Dieses Foto zeigt das geschützte Denkmal in Schottland mit der Nummer
(c) Walter Baxter, CC BY-SA 2.0
Westerkirk Bridge. This bridge spanning the River Esk at Bentpath was built between 1734 and 1736. See 830086.
(c) Lesley O'Hare, CC BY-SA 2.0
Coo Palace, Corseyard, an early C20th dairy; architect probably G H Higginbottom.
Autor/Urheber: Majo statt Senf, Lizenz: CC BY-SA 4.0
Schlosssymbol Schottland
(c) Duncan MacMillan, CC BY-SA 2.0
John Paul Jones's Cottage The view out over the Solway Firth - the one that inspired a young John Paul Jones to go to sea and later become "The Father Of The American Navy".
Autor/Urheber: Otter, Lizenz: CC BY-SA 3.0
Gilnockie Tower, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Ellisland Farm from the approach lane. Auldgirth, Scotland
(c) Chris Upson, CC BY-SA 2.0
Crichton Memorial Church. A large (almost cathedral-sized) church built for the inmates and staff of the Crichton Royal Hospital. The church was designed by Sydney Mitchell in 1890, and the interior is a fantastic example of Victorian ecclesiastical architecture.
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Boreland: Hutton & Corrie Parish Church Church perches on shoulder of hill on the Corrie road, just SSE of the village of Boreland. Church dates from 1710 with alterations up to about 1871. The churchyard has some fine 17-18 century gravestones.
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Douglas Mausoleum The Douglas Mausoleum dates from 1821; an extraordinary Aegypto-Grecian building N of Kelton Kirk, with pagoda roof, Doric portal and carved frieze. Ownership is unknown so legal possession is being sort for its care to come under Historic Scotland.
(c) Leslie Barrie, CC BY-SA 2.0
Cruggleton Church Dating from the 12th-century, the church was restored from a ruinous condition by the Marquess of Bute around 1890.
(c) Mike and Kirsty Grundy, CC BY-SA 2.0
Hoddom Castle. Picturesque dereliction in the centre of a top-rated caravan site with own golf course.
(c) Anne Burgess, CC BY-SA 2.0
Skipper's Bridge The bridge carries the A7 across the River Esk just south of Langholm. It was not built for modern traffic, and a set of traffic lights controls its use. This view is looking upstream towards Langholm.
(c) Anthony O'Neil, CC BY-SA 2.0
Broughton House, High Street, Kirkcudbright Dating from around 1750 and once (1910) the home of famous Glasgow artist, E. A. Hornel - one of the so-called Glasgow Boys - now open to the public as a museum.
(c) Colin Kinnear, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Cruick Cottage The Cruck Cottage, Shieldhill Road, Torthorwald, Dumfries, Scotland, was originally constructed in the mid 18th century or thereabouts. It is of the cruck construction common at that time, i.e. the main supports consist of oak crucks or trunks, which support the roof. The roof consists of counter tie beams and branch rafters, laid with heather turf, and thatched with rye straw. The original walls would be of clay or turf, but are now built with rubble and lime mortar. http://www.cruckcottage.zoomshare.com/
Autor/Urheber: unknown, Lizenz: CC BY 4.0
The Crichton Royal Institution, Dumfries, Scotland. Wood engraving.
Iconographic Collections
Autor/Urheber: jaqian from Dublin, Ireland, Lizenz: CC BY 2.0
Stranraer Castle, also known as the Castle of St. John, in Stranraer, sout-west Scotland.
(c) Colin McDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0
Craig Caffie Tower near Innermessan, Stranraer Craig Caffie Tower was built around 1580 near Innermessan, the former capital of the Rhins of Galloway.
(c) Richard Paxman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Lochnaw Castle Lochnaw Castle (in the pouring rain), home (once upon a time) of the Agnew family. The oldest bit is the tall tower, which is 16th century. It was an hotel for a while, but had stopped being so when I arrived there to stay recently! It is now a private home again (with a very long and muddy drive!).
(c) Lynne Kirton, CC BY-SA 2.0
Rammerscales House An 18th century Georgian manor house near Lochmaben. It is built of sandstone and designed in Palladian style. It contains fine circular staircases, Jacobite relics, and a collection of 20th century paintings, tapestries and sculpture. There is a walled garden, woodland walks and wonderful views over Annandale. The house is open at certain times, which may be obtained by telephoning. See http://guide.visitscotland.com/vs/guide/edinburgh,en,SCH1/objectId,SIG49342Svs,curr,GBP,season,at1,selectedEntry,home/home.html for contact details.
(c) Alison Stamp, CC BY-SA 2.0
St Michaels Church. Dumfries. The graveyard is on the Burns Trail, and the Burns Mausoleum can be found in the graveyard. This photo was taken from by the statue of Jean Amour
Amisfield Tower, Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
Drawing by Francis Grose. c.1789.
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(c) Astrid Horn, CC BY-SA 2.0
Isle of Whithorn, Isle Castle The castle is inhabited, but it is visible from the main street.
(c) Richard Dorrell, CC BY-SA 2.0
Robert the Bruce, Dumfries Behind the imposing façade is a public house, and part of the large J.D. Wetherspoon group. The building stands in Buccleuch Street on the corner of Castle Street. The building was formerly a Methodist church, and stood as a roofless ruin for many years before being restored as a pub.
(c) John aus der englischsprachigen Wikipedia, CC-BY-SA-3.0
Lockerbie Town Hall September 2006
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Tonderghie House Built C18 close to the coast west of Isle of Whithorn, Tonderghie is a harled lairds house with main 4-storey block and single storey pavilion/garage; the gardens and house had C20 additions and alterations.
(c) David Baird, CC BY-SA 2.0
Kirkcowan Church from the north
(c) Andy Farrington, CC BY-SA 2.0
Dowies Castle, Glasserton. otherwise Old Place of Monreith or Ballingrene.
(c) Ed Iglehart, CC BY-SA 2.0
Argrennan House Nestled in its mature woodland
(c) Richard Dorrell, CC BY-SA 2.0
Greyfriars Church, Dumfries, completed in 1868. It is the Burgh Church of Dumfries and contains the Provost's throne and Baillies' chairs. The statue on the left is of Robert Burns.
(c) Les Harvey, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Bridge Looking northwest.
Autor/Urheber: Aksteven, Lizenz: CC BY-SA 4.0
Dieses Foto zeigt das geschützte Denkmal in Schottland mit der Nummer
(c) Ann Cook, CC BY-SA 2.0
Kirkmadrine Church This is no longer used as a church but it is the site of an early Christian community. The Kirkmadrine Stones are fine sculptured stones from the 5th century. They are displayed in a glass-fronted porch at the west of the church.
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Kirkcudbright Tollbooth The Tollbooth dates from 1625-7, it now contains the Arts Centre. At the tower base/steps are the Mercat cross (1610), old well (1762-3) and inset into the walls are iron 'jougs'. Top of the spire is a Battle of Trafalgar weather-vane (1805).
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Anwoth Old Kirk & Kirkyard The old kirk ruins (1626) retains a medieval bell and has a Samuel Rutherford plaque over the doorway. Interesting gravestones include table stones and a cross-slab. The 2.4m/7.9ft-high granite Gordon mausoleum was built 1878.
(c) Tam and Karen, CC BY-SA 2.0
Mull of Galloway The lighthouse on the Mull of Galloway.
(c) John Lord, CC BY-SA 2.0
New Abbey Mill, Dumfriesshire
(c) M J Richardson, CC BY-SA 2.0
Drumlanrig Castle From the south west, one of the seats of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensbury.
(c) Donald MacDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0
Miners' Library, Wanlockhead The Miners' Library, Wanlockhead, is the second oldest subscription library in Europe.
(c) Lynne Kirton, CC BY-SA 2.0
Shillahill Bridge. Carries the A709 Lockerbie to Dumfries over the River Annan 2 miles west of Lockerbie.
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Penninghame Parish Church Penninghame St Johns Parish Church (1838-40): Large steepled Gothic, one of the earliest of its type in Scotland. Glass replaced 1996 and tower clock restored 2004.
(c) Robert D Ferguson, CC BY-SA 2.0
Spottes Bridge. This bridge carries the Old Military Road from Castle Douglas to Haugh of Urr
(c) John Clive Nicholson, CC BY-SA 2.0
Galloway House Near Garlieston
(c) Jeff Wells, CC BY-SA 2.0
Kirkmaiden Parish Church. Formerly known as 'Kirk Covenant' a church was built here in 1638. Remodelled in 1839, this building is the parish church of Kirkmaiden.
(c) Oliver Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0
Lochmaben Parish Church At the south end of the town centre. Built 1820.
(c) Mike and Kirsty Grundy, CC BY-SA 2.0
Repentance Tower. Ancient tower and burial ground overlooking Hoddom Castle
Autor/Urheber: Andrew Bowden from London, United Kingdon, Lizenz: CC BY-SA 2.0
Home to the Earl and Countess of Stair. It's not possible to visit inside, but you can stand just outside the main garden and look at it.
Day 2 on the Southern Upland Way blogged about at ramblingman.org.uk/southernuplandway/day2(c) james denham, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Old Parish Church, Annan, Dumfriesshire
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Photo taken by myself 29/10/06 of the River Annan, facing upstream towards the 3-arch road-bridge entering the western side of Annan.
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Cumloden House Large cottage orné house built 1825 for Sir William Stewart; it has carved bargeboards and prominent eaves and a verandah at the entrance.
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Crossmichael Church & graveyard Crossmichael Parish Church (1749-51) with its centrally sited round tower and C19 conical roof paired with Balmaghie (opposite side of Loch Ken). The Churchyard has an fine enriched Gordon monument (1757), a Covenanters gravestone and three war graves. A table stone has an acrostic epitaph to Rev Andrew Dick.
(c) Mary and Angus Hogg, CC BY-SA 2.0
Corsewell Lighthouse and Hotel
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Dunscore Church & Churchyard A notable Heritors Gothic towered church (1823-4) retaining a largely unaltered interior; memorial plaque to the missionary Jane Haining, who died in Auschwitz. The churchyard contains the burial enclosure of the Griersons of Dalgonar and three war graves.
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Langholm Parish Church. View across the Esk of the large Georgian-survival parapeted Gothic parish kirk built 1842-6. 989776
(c) Colin Kinnear, CC BY-SA 2.0
Hills Tower Hills Tower, near Lochfoot was the 16th century stronghold of the Maxwell Family.
(c) Christine Matthews, CC BY-SA 2.0
Cally Palace Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet. The Cally Palace Hotel at Gatehouse of Fleet is in both gridsquare NX6054 and NX5954. This image is taken from gridsquare NX5954 with the boundary with square NX6054 being just past the central part of the building with the right hand wing being in that gridsquare.
(c) Colin Kinnear, CC BY-SA 2.0
Ruthwell Savings Bank Museum, Dunfries and Galloway, Scotland
(c) Kevin Rae, CC BY-SA 2.0
Tynron Church. This Church sits on a knoll behind the village cottages and the Churchyard provides fine views of the surrounding countryside.
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Ravenstone Castle. Substantial mansion house in course of restoration after years of dereliction. Constructed from 1773, Ravenstone incorporated remains of a C16 tower; it was extensively altered during the C18. Also see 818987.
(c) Simon Ledingham, CC BY-SA 2.0
Viaduct over River Liddel Disused viaduct on the English - Scottish border. http://www.visitcumbria.com/car/waverley-railway.htm
The Castle of Park is a 16th century L-plan tower house near Glenluce, in Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland. It is a category A listed building.
(c) John Holmes, CC BY-SA 2.0
The river Annan at Brydekirk. Plenty of water in the river today.
Barholm Castle, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Restored from a ruinous state 2003-2005.
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Spedlins Tower Substantial tower house (c.1500) of the Jardines of Applegarth. Extended upwards 1605, restored 1988-9. Sketch by Francis Grose : https://archive.org/stream/antiquitiesofsco01grosuoft#page/n311/mode/2up/search/Spedlin
(c) Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0
Bonshaw Tower House, a peel tower and seat of the Irvings, standing by the Kirtle Water.
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Southwick Home Farm, Caulkerbush Older (north) dairy buildings of Southwick Home Farm.
(c) David Hamilton, CC BY-SA 2.0
Two-arched stone bridge carrying the A702 road over the River Nith in Penpont parish, just west of Thornhill, Dumfriesshire
(c) Anne Burgess, CC BY-SA 2.0
Southerness Lighthouse: The lighthouse is distinctive because of its unusual square plan. A tower was built in 1749 and the light added about 1800, making it one of the oldest lighthouses in Scotland. It has not been in use since the 1930s.
(c) M J Richardson, CC BY-SA 2.0
Kinnel Bridge The bridge taking the B7020 Lochmaben to Beattock road over the Kinnel Water.
(c) Darrin Antrobus, CC BY-SA 2.0
Lincluden Collegiate Church ruins
(c) Andy Farrington, CC BY-SA 2.0
The ruined, ivy covered remains of the castle are said to be haunted by the ghost of Janet Dalrymple, the daughter of Sir James Dalrymple, who walks the ruins on the anniversary of her untimely death, 12th September, 1669.
(c) Kirsty Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0
Part of the mill complex at Old Bridge of Urr. This building to the left is the Kiln House part of the original mill complex at Old Bridge of Urr. It is now being restored as a private house. Between it and the camera was a later wooden extension which has recently been demolished. The further building to the right is the Miller's House. It was later the post office and has also recently been restored. The mills themselves (a cornmill and saw mill sharing the same wheel) are out of shot to the right.
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Tongland Powerstation. Part of the Galloway Hydros scheme. The generator on the far right of the building is in operation, other two are shut down. 31st August 2005 Photographer - A.M.Hurrell Camera - Fuji FinePix F10
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Robert Burns's last home in Dumfries, Scotland
(c) Howard Mattinson, CC BY-SA 2.0
Duchess Bridge Foot bridge across the River Esk
Autor/Urheber: Craig Murphy from Scotland, Lizenz: CC BY 2.0
Dundrennan Abbey
(c) Ruth Madigan, CC BY-SA 2.0
Corsock House: main gates
(c) Lairich Rig, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Pend The medieval gatehouse leading to St Ninian's Priory.
Autor/Urheber: Regnissalohcin, Lizenz: CC BY-SA 3.0
Dieses Foto zeigt das geschützte Denkmal in Schottland mit der Nummer
Autor/Urheber: JMiall, Lizenz: CC BY-SA 3.0
view of Barscobe Castle near Balmaclellan, Dumfries & Galloway. Taken 12 Sept 2011.
Autor/Urheber: Otter, Lizenz: CC BY-SA 3.0
Whithorn Priory, Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland - nave
(c) Kevin Rae, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Johnstone Mausoleum, Bentpath. This Mausoleum was built by Robert Adam in 1790 and is located in the churchyard which is also the last resting place of Thomas Telford's father.
(c) Slidzenicely, CC BY-SA 2.0
Old Place of Mochrum
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Dinwoodie Toll House - Bow Front Only possible view (until hedges cut) of the bow-front of 1822-3 Telford toll-house.
Robert Burns Mausoleum located in the churchyard of St Michael's Church, Dumfries.
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Raehills House North Side Raehills (1782 & 1829-34) is unusual in having Egyptian revival and battlemented details. A colonnade runs above the terrace.
(c) Leslie Barrie, CC BY-SA 2.0
Dalton Old Parish Church & Graveyard
(c) Rose and Trev Clough, CC BY-SA 2.0
Stranraer Museum The museum occupies the Old Town Hall, built in 1777. On the front of the building is the town coat of arms - a ship.
Autor/Urheber: Irishgait, Lizenz: CC BY-SA 3.0
Dieses Foto zeigt das geschützte Denkmal in Schottland mit der Nummer
(c) David Baird, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Burn at Craighlaw The burn which feeds Craighlaw Loch has been dammed to provide a series of ponds.
(c) Colin Kinnear, CC BY-SA 2.0
Glasserton Church Glasserton church and graveyard.
(c) Bill Henderson, CC BY-SA 2.0
Buittle Old Kirk. This old church is in the same grounds as the new Church.
(c) Walter Baxter, CC BY-SA 2.0
Auldgirth Bridge Spans the River Nith and closed to vehicular traffic. Viewed from the modern road bridge.
(c) Chris Newman, CC BY-SA 2.0
Gelston Castle Viewed through the trees, the romantic Adam-style castle (c.1805) built of the finest red sandstone; sadly now a roofless shell.
(c) Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0
Sanquhar Tolbooth 18th century building, following a William Adam design. It has seen life as town hall, school and prison before becoming today's local museum. In the distance is the current Town Hall. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanquhar
(c) Lairich Rig, CC BY-SA 2.0
Dumfries Museum, converted from a windmill.
(c) Astrid Horn, CC BY-SA 2.0
Sorbie Tower When we visited Sorbie Tower, there was a member of Clan Hannah, who explained us a lot about the clan and the tower history. He was so friendly and enthusiastic in describing his work and his efforts with repairs and ensuring maintenance for the building - it was indescribable. An unforgettable afternoon.