Bothwell Castle
📍 South Lanarkshire, Scotland
About
Bothwell Castle is a large medieval castle, sited on a high, steep bank, above a bend in the River Clyde in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located between Bothwell and Uddingston, about 10 miles (16 km) south-east of Glasgow. Construction of the castle was begun in the 13th century by the ancestors of Clan Murray, to guard a strategic crossing point of the Clyde. Bothwell played a key role in Scotland's Wars of Independence, changing hands several times.
Getting There
🚂 Uddingston Station
Glasgow–Edinburgh line, 1 mile walk through Bothwell
🚌 First Bus
Services from Glasgow to Bothwell village
🅿️ Castle Car Park
Free car park on Castle Avenue
Terrain & Accessibility
♿ Partial Access🏛️ Massive Donjon🌊 River Clyde
Scotland's largest and finest 13th-century stone castle, overlooking the River Clyde. The enormous half-ruined donjon is among the most impressive castle features in Scotland. Some uneven ground. Historic Scotland.
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