Craigmillar House

Category

Library Item

Item no

9933

Title

Craigmillar House

Description

The ruin of Craigmillar Castle is surrounded by a wall. Sheep are grazing in the field outwith the castle enclosure.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1942

Size

28.3 x 38.7 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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