Craigmillar Castle

Category

Library Item

Item no

10083

Title

Craigmillar Castle, interior, Queen Mary's room

Description

A low vaulted room is stone-built and has a small window at the far end and a stone fireplace in the wall.

Artist / maker

Ross, Thomas

Date

1882

Size

26.9 x 37.9 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 > Fireplaces

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