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Craigmillar Castle

A well preserved medieval castle, Craigmillar has a tower house, courtyard and gardens.

Craigmillar Castle

One of Scotland’s best preserved castles, Craigmillar Castle was a handsome and comfortable noble seat. It was close to the political cauldron of Edinburgh, but separate from it. This helps explain why it became a favoured royal retreat, famously used as a safe haven by Mary Queen of Scots.

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Highlights

The tower house – one of the oldest in Scotland, and with fascinating features including a fine great hall and the so-called ‘Queen Mary’s Room’.
The views from the tower – over the city of Edinburgh, including Holyrood Park and Edinburgh Castle.
The nooks and crannies – a great castle to explore because of its many dark and mysterious chambers.
The grounds – including the remains of an unusual fishpond laid out in the shape of a letter P, for Preston. (Note that not all the grounds are accessible to the public.)

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