View of Craigmillar Castle

Category

Library Item

Item no

10053

Title

To Sir Alexander Gilmour of Craigmillar, Baronet, this view of Craigmillar Castle is inscribed by his most obedient servants Thomas Hearne and William Byrne

Artist / maker

Hearne, Thomas

Engraver

Byrne, William

Date

1782

Size

21.4 x 26.2 cm

Type

Engraving

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Craigmillar Castle stands on land bought by the Preston family in the late 14th century. The keep dates from the early 15th century, but much of the rest of the Castle was rebuilt after it was burned by the Earl of Hertford in 1544. Mary Queen of Scots was a regular visitor. Craigmillar Castle is now managed by Historic Environment Scotland. It is one of the key sites of historical interest in Edinburgh.

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