Crichton Castle

Crichton Castle is a ruined castle near the village of Crichton in Midlothian, Scotland. It is situated at the head of the River Tyne, 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the village of Pathhead, and the same distance east of Gorebridge.

Constructed as a tower house in the late 14th century, it was expanded as the power of the Crichton family grew. However, the Crichtons fell from favour in the later 15th century, and the castle passed to the Earls of Bothwell. Francis Stewart, 5th Earl of Bothwell, constructed the Italianate north range in the 1580s, featuring an elaborate diamond-patterned facade. After Bothwell was accused of witchcraft the castle fell into neglect. The ruins are now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland, and are open to the public. A mile to the south-west is Borthwick Castle, a 15th-century tower house that is still in use.

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The south and east sides of the castle. Crichton Castle 13
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The south and east sides of the castle. Crichton Castle 13

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Entrance. Crichton Castle 14
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Entrance. Courtyard. Crichton Castle 16
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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 17
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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 17

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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 18
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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 18

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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 19
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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 19

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The north west corner of the courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 20
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The north west corner of the courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 20

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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 21
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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 21

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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 22
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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 22

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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 23
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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 23

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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 24
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Courtyard, showing diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 24

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Diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 25
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Diamond-pattern facade. Crichton Castle 25

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This facade was added by Francis Stewart (Earl Bothwell) when he remodelled the Castle in the 1580s. Crichton Castle 26
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This facade was added by Francis Stewart (Earl Bothwell) when he remodelled the Castle in the 1580s. Crichton Castle 26

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Above two pillars in the Courtyard are Monograms of Francis Stewart & Margaret Douglas. The anchor represents the Earls position as Lord High Admiral of Scotland. Crichton Castle 27
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Above two pillars in the Courtyard are Monograms of Francis Stewart & Margaret Douglas. The anchor represents the Earls position as Lord High Admiral of Scotland. Crichton Castle 27

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Still in the Courtyard and tucked away behind the pillars is a Well. Crichton Castle 28
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Still in the Courtyard and tucked away behind the pillars is a Well. Crichton Castle 28

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This is the original Towerhouse, which was later converted into the East Range. Crichton Castle 29
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This is the original Towerhouse, which was later converted into the East Range. Crichton Castle 29

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Into the South Range and the Banqueting Hall or Great Hall. Crichton Castle 30
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Into the South Range and the Banqueting Hall or Great Hall. Crichton Castle 30

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This room was later converted into two Bed Chambers. Crichton Castle 32
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This room was later converted into two Bed Chambers. Crichton Castle 32

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South Range but it would once have contained a spiral staircase. Crichton Castle 33
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South Range but it would once have contained a spiral staircase. Crichton Castle 33

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The spiral staircase doesn't climb the full six storeys. Crichton Castle 34
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The spiral staircase doesn't climb the full six storeys. Crichton Castle 34

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Stables adjacent to Castle with Servants quarters above. Crichton Castle 37
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Stables adjacent to Castle with Servants quarters above. Crichton Castle 37

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The Stable entrance. Window shaped as a horseshoe. Crichton Castle 39
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The Stable entrance. Window shaped as a horseshoe. Crichton Castle 39

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The lower part of the Stables contained the stalls. Crichton Castle 40
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The lower part of the Stables contained the stalls. Crichton Castle 40

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Aerial view of Crichton Castle and stables. Crichton Castle 45
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Aerial view of Crichton Castle and stables. Crichton Castle 45

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