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Craigmillar Castle - Wikipedia Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh, Scotland It is three miles (4 8 km) south-east of the city centre, on a low hill to the south of the modern suburb of Craigmillar
Craigmillar Castle | Historic Environment Scotland | History Read a brief history of Craigmillar Castle, including its links to Mary Queen of Scots, and highlights of a visit to the tower house castle in Edinburgh Contact us today for more information
Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh – Castles | VisitScotland Built round an L-plan tower house of the early 15th Century, Craigmillar was much expanded in the 15th and 16th Centuries It is a handsome ruin, including a range of private rooms linked to the hall of the old tower
Craigmillar Castle Visitor Guide | Edinburgh - Out About Scotland Sitting just three miles outside of the city centre is Craigmillar Castle, the ancestral home of the once-powerful Preston family Although the castle is currently in ruins, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has done a fantastic job of restoring it as a tourist attraction
Craigmillar Castle - History and Facts | History Hit Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh was built in the 14th century that once welcomed Mary, Queen of Scots and her entourage to stay within its eminent halls Now managed by Historic Scotland, the castle is a well-preserved medieval ruin with a wealth of fascinating features
Craigmillar Castle - Connecting Craigmillar The story of Craigmillar Castle starts in 1374 when King Robert II granted to Sir Simon Preston the right to the lands of Craigmillar The Prestons were an important local family and several of the family were at times sheriffs of Edinburgh
Craigmillar Castle (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE . . . - Tripadvisor The castles history is not only closely involved with the city of Edinburgh, but plays an important part in the story of Mary Queen of Scots who fled to Craigmillar Castle following the murder of Rizzio It was in the castle where the plot was hatched to murder Marys husband, Lord Darnley
A Guide to Visiting Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh | Wayfaring Kiwi Craigmillar Castle was originally outside of Edinburgh, until the city limits expanded far enough that it is now included as being part of the city! It is one of the most well-preserved castles in Scotland, as well as being incredibly photogenic
Craigmillar Castle Craigmillar Castle was close to the political cauldron of Edinburgh, but pleasingly separate from it Mary Queen of Scots famously used the castle as a safe haven in 1566 Ironically, its owner, Sir Simon Preston, a loyal supporter of Mary, would turn her jailer just a year later
Craigmillar Castle, Scotland: Once Residence to Mary, Queen of Scots Craigmillar Castle is a quiet and rather overlooked castle on the outskirts of Edinburgh It was built with the intention of being a grandiose residence for the Preston family, rather than as a defensive outpost, but became important in history from hosting Mary Queen of Scots