West Logan

West Logan is a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, South West, Scotland. West Logan is situated nearby to the forest Shiely Hill Plantation, as well as near the peak Kipple Hill.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Motte of Urr and Buittle Castle.

Motte of Urr

Archaeological site

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The Motte of Urr is the remains of a 12th-century motte-and-bailey castle located near the Haugh of Urr in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Motte of Urr is situated 1 mile northeast of West Logan.

Buittle Castle

Castle

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Buittle Castle, also known historically as Botle or Botel Castle, is a Motte and Bailey site in Galloway, south-west Scotland with significant early and medieval history comprising a significant ruined Norman style Motte, and several extant buildings and gardens, including the later residential building in the form of the Tower House, on the historic Bailey. Buittle Castle is situated 1¼ miles southeast of West Logan.

Urr Parish Church

Church

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Urr Parish Church is situated 1½ miles north of West Logan.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dalbeattie and Castle Douglas.

Dalbeattie

Town

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Dalbeattie (, Scots: Dawbeattie, Scottish Gaelic: Dail Bheithe meaning 'haugh of the birch', or Dail Bhàite 'drowned haugh' is a town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Dalbeattie is situated 2 miles southeast of West Logan.

Castle Douglas

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Castle Douglas is a town in Dumfries and Galloway in southwest Scotland, with a population of 4000 in 2022. The big attractions are Threave Gardens and the castle. This page also describes nearby villages such as Dalbeattie, and the coast of the Solway Firth.