Craigmillar Castle History & Tour / Medieval Castle in Edinburgh Where Murder Plots Were Planned

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  • Craigmillar Castle History & Tour / Medieval Castle in Edinburgh Where Murder Plots Were Planned
    Discover the history and explore Craigmillar Castle with us. Located just a few miles outside of Edinburgh city centre, although with its peaceful atmosphere it feels much further afield. From holy relics being discovered to murder plots being hatched, it has a long history and for a ruinous castle it is incredibly very intact.
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  • @castlesandlegends
    @castlesandlegends  Рік тому +7

    We really enjoyed exploring Craigmillar Castle with all its nooks and crannies and hope that you enjoy our video 😊

  • @thomaswalker8790
    @thomaswalker8790 9 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely serene

  • @TravelsUnfiltered
    @TravelsUnfiltered 2 місяці тому +2

    Loved this video! Were heading here tomorrow so was great to get a look into the castles history before visiting!

  • @robertthebruce-geniusofban647
    @robertthebruce-geniusofban647 2 місяці тому +2

    A lovely little tour of this castle!

  • @kenijonesESQ
    @kenijonesESQ 6 місяців тому +1

    You're so lucky to experience all of this....jealous bigtime

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  6 місяців тому +1

      Yeh I'm feeling a little guilty now, there is so much history here, if I didn't have to work a day job I would take to the road and spend everyday exploring!

    • @kenijonesESQ
      @kenijonesESQ 6 місяців тому +1

      @@castlesandlegends I bet,,,,and so would I

  • @TheWrightLifeTravelChannel
    @TheWrightLifeTravelChannel Рік тому +3

    That castle looked epic!!!

  • @tygrahof9268
    @tygrahof9268 11 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful. So hate to see castles just left but I know nothing of them.

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  11 місяців тому

      For so long so many historic castles were left abandoned and uncared for. At least Craigmillar is now being looked after 🙂

  • @patriciajaynebavas7118
    @patriciajaynebavas7118 Рік тому +3

    Loved it. My daughter and I walked what seemed like miles to get to it from Edinburgh and then back again! It was a lovely day so we really enjoyed it.

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. It is a good few miles from the city centre so must have been a good walk indeed! We loved it, for a ruinous castle there is so much left to explore!

  • @margaretlumley1648
    @margaretlumley1648 Рік тому +3

    Such a beautiful castle! And well-maintained, for a 'ruin'. I was delighted that you shared this lovely video with us! Thank you so much 💓 💗 💛

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  Рік тому +1

      Thank you and glad you enjoyed it 😊 it certainly one of the best 'ruined' castles I have come across

  • @bigounce4262
    @bigounce4262 2 місяці тому

    Just found out I'm a direct decent of Simon Preston, saw this, it's completely stunning

  • @Traveler13
    @Traveler13 Рік тому +1

    Always best to look at these places on a weekday I think, fascinating one this and amazing views of the countryside, nice one👍

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, really enjoyed visiting Craigmillar, perfect end to our weekend in Edinburgh :)

  • @seanmarshall8249
    @seanmarshall8249 Рік тому +2

    I live not far from Craigmillar and never even knew there was a castle there. Thanks for this, I think I will visit it now on a nice day.

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  Рік тому +1

      You should, it is definitely worth checking out and hope you enjoy it!

  • @ChrisSmith-qq4mv
    @ChrisSmith-qq4mv Рік тому +3

    I'll make sure King James of Scotts here's about this lol. Castle 🏰

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  Рік тому

      Haha, it might need a little refurb if is coming to visit 😉

  • @chrismillerinit
    @chrismillerinit Рік тому +1

    Very interesting - great narration and knowledge - many thanks for posting

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, its a fantastic castle the video was a joy to create!

  • @1trumantucker1
    @1trumantucker1 Рік тому +1

    My 9th great grandfather George Preston lived here. ❤️

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  Рік тому

      Oh wow that's amazing to have such family history

    • @moosetube5564
      @moosetube5564 8 місяців тому

      He’s also my great great great great great and so on grandfather!

    • @moosetube5564
      @moosetube5564 8 місяців тому

      You’re my 17th cousin twice removed 😂😂😂

  • @openmindedwonderer
    @openmindedwonderer Рік тому +1

    this place looks amazing, brilliant

  • @oe3567
    @oe3567 4 місяці тому +1

    My ancestor once owned that castle

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  4 місяці тому

      Wow how fascinating to have such a link to such a wonderful historic site 🙂

  • @Useaname
    @Useaname Рік тому +1

    Excellent. Thank you. Subbed.

  • @christianfreedom-seeker934
    @christianfreedom-seeker934 Рік тому +2

    Very sturdy! I wonder why it was ultimately abandoned?

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  Рік тому

      Good question! I have not come across a decisive answer on why the Gilmour family left Craigmillar Castle. The family relocated to Inch House in Gilmerton in the Edinburgh suburbs. Perhaps it was the cost of upkeeping the castle or the accommodation was just more suitable are my guesses.

  • @lizzalee1645
    @lizzalee1645 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, great tour!

  • @racheltaylor6578
    @racheltaylor6578 Місяць тому

    I used to live next to this castle and passed it every day.Its a bit of a rough area of Edinburgh or at least used to be.

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  24 дні тому

      I don't know much about the area as we were just visiting but the castle is wonderful, must have been great to glimpse it daily!

  • @leevongilmore2070
    @leevongilmore2070 8 місяців тому +1

    My great great great great grandfather was Sir John Gilmour /Gilmore

    • @moosetube5564
      @moosetube5564 8 місяців тому +2

      And my ancestors were the Preston’s!

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  8 місяців тому +1

      Wow Craigmillar is amazing and wonderful you have an ancestral link to it

  • @johnhenderson8149
    @johnhenderson8149 Рік тому +3

    Most castles in old Scotland were Destroyedon the orders of King Robert de Bruce.When the English invaded with large armies they sought shelter in the safest castles

  • @carolinemarierafaellevanhu1740

    🙏❤️🙏

  • @ION400
    @ION400 Місяць тому

    I wonder the age of those two trees

  • @rozzbozzgames
    @rozzbozzgames Рік тому +1

    Another fab video of an amazing Castle ! Thank you :)

    • @castlesandlegends
      @castlesandlegends  Рік тому

      Loved this place, one of my highlights when upnin Edinburgh :)