Craigmillar Castle

Category

Library Item

Item no

10081

Title

Craigmillar Castle, on the battlements

Description

Three people are on the battlements of Craigmillar Castle near Edinburgh, some looking across the fields and hills before them.

Artist / maker

Ross, Thomas

Date

1869

Size

32.1 x 22.4 cm

Type

Watercolour

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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Architecture > Architectural features > Battlements

Architecture > Architectural features > Walls

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Places > Edinburgh areas > Craigmillar

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

(55°55′34″N, 3°8′17″W)

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