Gilbertfield Castle

Gilbertfield Castle is a 17th-century castle ruin on a hillside in Cambuslang, featuring an L-shaped tower house with two round turrets and multiple floors with vaulted basement chambers. The structures are heavily damaged, as parts collapsed during the 1950s and 1960s.

The castle was built in 1607 and initially belonged to Sir John Cunningham as part of the Drumsagard barony, before later passing to the Hamilton family. This change marked the beginning of a new phase in its use and significance.

William Hamilton used the castle as his residence in the early 1700s and translated there the medieval poem about William Wallace written by the blind poet Blind Harry. This literary work made the place a setting in Scottish cultural history.

The ruins are currently inaccessible to visitors due to structural instability and collapse risk. It is advisable to view the site from a distance and pay attention to safety barriers.

A heraldic panel displaying the year 1607 remains visible above the entrance and documents the exact construction date. This rare feature helps historians date the origins of the property with precision.

Location: South Lanarkshire

Location: Cambuslang

GPS coordinates: 55.80300,-4.15065

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06