It stands in the centre of Kirkcudbright, on the south side of the River Dee which flows into the Solway Firth. The L-plan castle was the residence of the MacLellan family from whom it derived its name.
The L-plan castle stands in the center of Kirkcudbright, situated on the south side of the River Dee that flows into the Solway Firth. This structure served as the residence for the MacLellan family, who named it after their lineage.