Crookstone [Crookston] Castle, Renfrewshire

Category

Library Item

Item no

14783

Title

Crookstone [Crookston] Castle, Renfrewshire

Description

The ruin of Crookston Castle is set amongst trees. A steep stone path leads up to the remains of a tall tower.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1818

Size

30 x 22.5 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The origins of Crookston Castle date back to the late twelfth century, when a Sir Robert de Croc built a wooden castle on top of a hill. The wooden castle was replaced by a stone one around 1400. A yew tree in the castle grounds is said to be the spot where Mary Queen of Scots agreed to marry Lord Darnley. In 1931 the castle became the first property to be acquired by the National Trust of Scotland. Today it is managed by Historic Environment Scotland.
Find out more about Crookston Castle at the Historic Environment Scotland Website

Title on image is: 'Crookstone Castle Renfrewshire 1818'

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Homes > Derelict buildings and excavation sites > Disrepair (homes)

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Homes > Residential buildings > Towers

Places > Scotland > Renfrewshire

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