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The town sits in a hilly setting on the Evan Water in Upper Annandale with its 13th century Beattock Castle.
Northwest in the Evan valley are the ruins of Blacklaw Tower and the ruins of Mellingshaw Tower dating from the 16th century and the ruins of Raecleuch Tower.
Southwest of town stands the 15th century Lochwood Tower in a delightful setting, once a seat of the Johnstone family.
- Type:
- Landmark