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Crookstone [Crookston] Castle, Renfrewshire
Skene, James, 1818, Watercolour
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Crookstone [Crookston] Castle, Renfrewshire
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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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