Craigmillar Castle

Approx. Time: 1 hours
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The Craigmillar Castle, now a substantial ruin, but in its time a stronghold that played an interesting role in Scotland's story. Craigmillar was, of course, situated far outside Edinburgh when James V, the father of Mary, Queen of Scots, resided there in 1517. Like every other building of any note, Craigmillar Castle suffered badly at the hands of the Earl of Hertford during the English invasion of 1544. It was restored, however, and it was here that Mary, Queen of Scots took refuge following the brutal murder of her secretary, David Rizzio, in March 1566. It is said, too, that Craigmillar was the spot at which the decision was taken to do away with the unfortunate Lord Darnley, Mary's husband, who was blown up at Kirk o' Field, Edinburgh, in February 1567.

Courtesy of the British Tourist Authority

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