Bothwell Castle |
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In a beautiful setting by the River Clyde, Bothwell is Scotland's largest and finest 13th century castle. Part of the original circular keep survives.
The castle owes its origins to Walter of Moray who acquired the Lordship of Bothwell in 1242 and, in a great display of feudal pride, set about creating a mighty fortified residence.
It featured prominently in siege after siege in the wars with England in the early 14th century and then passed to the Black Douglases who had to rebuild much of it. Following their overthrow in 1455 by James II, the castle reverted to the Crown.
This property is managed by Historic Scotland.
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
21st March to 30th September:Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm 1st - 31st October: Daily 9.30am - 4.30pm 1st November to 31st March 2009.Saturday to Wednesday 9.30am - 4.30pm. Last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing. Closed 25th & 26th December and 1st & 2nd January. |
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
Adult £3.70; Child £1.85; Concession £3.00.
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Directions
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| At Uddingston, off the B7071 |
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Nearby Attractions
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Hunter House Heritage Centre
(3 Miles)*
Hunter House was home to John and William Hunter, famous medical brothers who were born and raised here in the 18th century. |
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Motherwell Heritage Centre
(3 Miles)*
The main feature of the centre is the multi-media 'Technopolis' facility This takes the visitor from the arrival of the Romans in the area, through the rise and fall of heavy industry to the present day regeneration of the district. |
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Summerlee Heritage Park
(4 Miles)*
The Heritage Park's 22 acres are based around the site of the 19th Century Summerlee Ironworks, a fore-runner in the use of what was at the time the ground-breaking hot blast iron smelting process that led Coatbridge to become known as the Iron Burgh. |
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