Lochwood motte was the fortified residence of the Johnstone family of Annandale, from the 12th to early 18th Century.   Situated next Lochwood Castle which supersedes it
 

Situated in an ancient plantation with good examples of pollarding. Some of the trees are over 400 years old.

 located approx. 3.5 miles south of Beattock just off the road from Lochmaben to Beattock.