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

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]

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

[@thomaswalker8790]

Absolutely serene

[@robertthebruce-geniusofban647]

A lovely little tour of this castle!

[@castlesandlegends]

Thank you so much

[@robertthebruce-geniusofban647]

@@castlesandlegends you’re very welcome!

[@TheWrightLifeTravelChannel]

That castle looked epic!!!

[@castlesandlegends]

We loved it there, a complete maze to explore

[@TravelsUnfiltered]

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

[@castlesandlegends]

Thank you 😊 have a fantastic time 😀

[@patriciajaynebavas7118]

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]

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!

[@kenijonesESQ]

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

[@castlesandlegends]

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]

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

[@margaretlumley1648]

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]

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

[@tygrahof9268]

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

[@castlesandlegends]

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

[@seanmarshall8249]

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]

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

[@bigounce4262]

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

[@chrismiller001]

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

[@castlesandlegends]

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

[@Traveler13]

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

[@castlesandlegends]

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

[@openmindedwonderer]

this place looks amazing, brilliant

[@castlesandlegends]

I fell in love with Craigmillar Castle when here :)

[@lizzalee1645]

Thanks, great tour!

[@castlesandlegends]

Our pleasure!

[@Useaname]

Excellent. Thank you. Subbed.

[@ChrisSmith-qq4mv]

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

[@castlesandlegends]

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

[@christianfreedom-seeker934]

Very sturdy! I wonder why it was ultimately abandoned?

[@castlesandlegends]

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.

[@oe3567]

My ancestor once owned that castle

[@castlesandlegends]

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

[@racheltaylor6578]

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]

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!

[@1trumantucker1]

My 9th great grandfather George Preston lived here. ❤️

[@castlesandlegends]

Oh wow that's amazing to have such family history

[@moosetube5564]

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

[@moosetube5564]

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

[@leevongilmore2070]

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

[@moosetube5564]

And my ancestors were the Preston’s!

[@castlesandlegends]

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

[@johnhenderson8149]

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]

🙏❤️🙏

[@castlesandlegends]

Thank you 😊

[@ION400]

I wonder the age of those two trees

[@rozzbozzgames]

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

[@castlesandlegends]

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