Crawford Castle, Medieval castle in Crawford, Scotland.
The stone walls of Crawford Castle stand on a mound near the River Clyde, with remnants of rectangular ranges added to south and east walls.
William Lindsay constructed the stone fortress by 1175 after marrying the daughter of Thor, the previous Lord of Crawford who held the original timber structure.
The castle served as a hunting lodge for King James V until 1542, hosting notable figures including Mary of Guise during royal expeditions.
The ruins of Crawford Castle are accessible from Camps Road, with parking available along the roadside, 18 miles south of Lanark via A73-A702.
Archaeological evidence reveals that a Roman fort housing 300 soldiers existed at this strategic location between 80 AD and 170 AD.
Location: South Lanarkshire
Location: Crawford
GPS coordinates: 55.47469,-3.65557
Latest update: May 15, 2025 16:54
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