Bothwell Castle

Local nameBothwell Castle
LocationCity of Edinburgh, UK

Bothwell Castle is a large medieval castle, sited on a high, steep bank, above a bend in the River Clyde in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located between Bothwell and Uddingston, about 10 miles south-east of Glasgow. Construction of the castle was begun in the 13th century by the ancestors of Clan Murray, to guard a strategic crossing point of the Clyde. Bothwell played a key role in Scotland's Wars of Independence, changing hands several times.

The huge cylindrical donjon was built in the 13th century, but before the rest of the castle was completed it was severely damaged in a series of sieges. Rebuilding in the early 15th century enlarged the castle, but it was abandoned by the 18th century. The present ruin is rectangular, with the remains of the donjon to the west, and the later Great Hall to the east.

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Opening hours

April - September:
Daily: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

October - March:
Mon - Wed, Sat, Sun: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Last entry an hour before closing time.

Admission

Adult: £4.50
Child: £2.70
Concession: £3.60

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bothwell_Castle

More information at Historic Scotland http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=PL_037

Phone +44 7749 248 684

Address G71 8BL Clyde and Ayrshire, UK

Coordinates 55°48'34.09" N -4°5'41.996" E

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