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Crichton Castle is a ruined castle near the village of Crichton in Midlothian, Scotland. It is situated at the head of the River Tyne, 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the village of Pathhead, and the same distance east of Gorebridge . Constructed as a tower house in the late 14th century, it was expanded as the power of the Crichton family grew.
Hace 5 días · History. Crichton Castle stands tucked away out of sight, on a terrace above the River Tyne in Midlothian. Though rarely the stage for significant events, the castle’s connections to two influential families link it to some of the most colourful chapters in Scottish history.
25 de mar. de 2021 · About Crichton Castle. Crichton Castle is a distinctive medieval castle near Edinburgh, built as the residence of the aristocratic Crichton family in the fourteenth century. While not the site of significant historic events, the castle ties together two influential Scottish families.
Hace 6 días · See a brief snapshot of the history of Crichton Castle, plus highlights of what is one of the oldest tower houses built in Scotland. Contact us today for more information.
Crichton Castle - Lothians. Crichton Castle - haunted by the ghost of William Crichton. A complex, large and interesting building, Crichton Castle consists of ranges of buildings from the 14th to 16th centuries, enclosing a small courtyard. The oldest part is a 14th century keep, formerly of three storeys.
Cluny Crichton Castle (also known as Clounie Crighton Castle) is a ruined 3-story tower house on the southern slopes of the Hill of Fare in Aberdeenshire, 4 km (2.5 miles) north of Banchory and 6.5 km (4 miles) east of Torphins.
5 de abr. de 2018 · In a lovely but lonely location above the River Tyne, Crichton Castle is a large and impressive old stronghold, first built by the Crichtons and then held by the Hepburn and Stewart Earls of Bothwell, with a stunning diamond-carved facade and loggia based on a palace in Italy.
