Craiglockhart Castle Explained

Craiglockhart Castle
Location:Edinburgh, Scotland
Coordinates:55.9193°N -3.2383°W
Map Type:Edinburgh
Built:15th century

Craiglockhart Castle is a ruined tower house in the Craiglockhart district of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Background

It is situated in the Craiglockhart Campus of Edinburgh Napier University, to the north of Wester Craiglockhart Hill. Historic Scotland records that the tower was built by the Lockharts of Lee in the 15th century,[1] although other sources state that it was the work of the Kincaid family during the 12th century.[2] It was originally four storeys high, but now only the first and part of the second storey remain.[3] The tower measures 8.7by, and the walls are thick.

The ruin is protected as a scheduled monument.

References

55.9193°N -3.2383°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Craiglockhart Castle: Listed Building Report . Historic Scotland . 2011-04-04.
  2. Web site: Craiglockhart Castle . Gazetteer for Scotland . 2011-04-04.
  3. Web site: Craiglockhart Castle . . . 2011-04-04.