Craigmillar Castle restored

Category

Library Item

Item no

43374

Title

Craigmillar Castle restored

Description

North elevation court (top); west elevation (bottom)

Artist / maker

Grant, James

Date

1845

Size

32.5 x 22.5 cm

Type

Ink and colour; Pen work; Wash drawing

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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