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Mote of Troqueer

No. 154 of 198 in Nith Estuary, No. 53 for history. History, 1.2 km from Kingholm Quay, just outside Nith Estuary National Scenic Area.

An archaeological site at Kingholm Quay, the remains of a mote.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

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Why it ranks here

Score 0.59 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Marthrown of MabieStay, 4.1 km from Kingholm Quay, just outside the areaCamping
Dumfries Caravan ParkStay, 2.4 km from Dumfries, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Globe InnCategory A listed, in Dumfries, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Hole in the Wa' Innin Dumfries, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Costain Dumfries, just outside the areaFood and pubs
La Dolce Vitain Dumfries, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Dumfries MuseumCategory A listed, in Dumfries, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Theatre Royalin Dumfries, just outside the areaArt and galleries
Gracefield Arts Centrein Dumfries, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Old Bridge House Museumin Dumfries, just outside the areaHistory and heritage

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