Craigmillar Castle, great hall

Category

Library Item

Item no

12343

Title

Craigmillar Castle, great hall

Artist / maker

Ross, Thomas

Date

1884

Size

32.8 x 50 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.

The Great Hall is on the first floor of the Tower House.

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Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Craigmillar Castle

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

(55°57′0″N, 3°13′12″W)

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