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Bothwell Castle
NS 688-593 Lanarkshire Scotland
NS 688-593 Lanarkshire Scotland
Bothwell
Castle is a magnificent 13th century stone keep and courtyard fortress, founded
by Walter of Moray. The largest and finest 13th century stone castle in Scotland,
its massive round great keep, dominates the courtyard. 10 miles
west is Cathcart Castle.
Picture © Peter Dahl
Bothwell Castle is located south of Uddingston, off Castle Avenue. 10 miles south-east of Glasgow, on the A74-B7071.
The site is owned by Historic Scotland and is open daily, April to September 9:30-6:30pm. October to March Saturday to Wednesday 9:30-4:30pm.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events go to its HomePage.
Click
here for castle pictures 
and a castle map
of the area 
and a castle map
of the area