Craigmillar Castle, Interior of the Keep Tower

Category

Library Item

Item no

15221

Title

Craigmillar Castle, interior of the keep tower

Artist / maker

Billings, Robert William

Engraver

Le Keux, J. H.

Date

1847

Size

22.5 x 17 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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(55°57′0″N, 3°13′12″W)

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