A look round Craigmillar castle | Edinburgh
In this weeks Edinburg/Scotland Vlog we take a wander round the incredible Craigmillar Castle just outside of Edinburgh. We get to explore this incredible 16th century ruin castle. It has also been used for filming in the hit tv programme OUTLANDER.
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Craigmillar Castle Tour - Edinburgh, Scotland
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Craigmillar castle in Edinburgh Scotland part:1 this video is 19 minutes.
Hi everyone thank you very much for watching really appreciated
your continued support i hope everyone is ok. here is more information about the castle hope you enjoy thank you for reading
take care stay safe love you all. xox
Craigmillar Castle lies just three miles south east of the centre of Edinburgh. Yet while the city features in the distant views from the castle's walls, step inside them and you could be in a different time and place. Craigmillar Castle is simply one of the most completely preserved medieval castles in Scotland.
Craigmillar began life as the tower house that still forms the core of the castle. This was constructed around 1400, probably by Sir George Preston, one of a line of Prestons who played a large part in civic life in Edinburgh over several hundred years.
It was his grandson Sir William Preston who, in the 1440s, was responsible for Craigmillar's most notable feature. He added the curtain wall that surrounds the tower house on three sides and creates the inner courtyard. In about 1510 Sir Simon Preston added a further layer of enclosure, erecting outer walls to form the outer yard and east and west gardens.
Craigmillar Castle was captured by the English in May 1544 with its laird (another) Sir Simon Preston, who was also Provost of Edinburgh at the time. A programme of rebuilding in the 1550s included the construction of a new range of buildings along the east side of the inner courtyard. This was designed to provide more modern and spacious accommodation than was available in the tower house.
It was probably in this new east range that Mary Queen of Scots stayed in September 1563 and again in December 1566. It was during her second stay that conspirators agreed the Craigmillar Bond: the plot to kill Mary's dissolute husband Lord Darnley.
In 1660 the Prestons sold Craigmillar Castle to Sir John Gilmour. Craigmillar saw another round of building, this time leading to the creation of the west range. In the early 1700s the Gilmours did what other landed families across Scotland were doing at the same time. Rather than trying to convert their castle into a residence suitable for Edinburgh high society of the day they abandoned it. They moved instead to Inch House, newly built in what later became Gilmerton, named after the family.
Craigmillar Castle became overgrown and ruinous over the following two centuries, and was passed into state care in 1949. Today it is cared for by Historic Environment Scotland.
What makes Craigmillar special is the extent to which its underlying structure survives. The inner courtyard may now be home to two very impressive trees that were certainly not there in the Prestons' time in the castle. But the walls of almost all the structures of the castle survive, together with all the vaulted floors. This means access is possible up to roof level in the tower house and first floor level in large parts of the rest of the building. There is also a complete wall walk around two sides of the curtain wall.
A bit more of queen Mary...
Mary spent reasonably lengthy periods at the castle – in 1563, she spent weeks recuperating from a tour of the South West of Scotland, which had been engineered to shore-up her support.
In 1566, she fled to safety in the castle after the murder of her close private secretary, David Rizzio. It’s clear that she had her own private quarters in the castle, although it’s not abundantly clear where they were – despite popular belief, it’s more probably that they were in the Western or Eastern wings, rather than somewhere in the Great Tower.
Truth be told, Mary and her entourage were at Craigmillar Castle so frequently that the locals began to nickname adjacent village ‘Little France’ – a name which persists to today. You might be wondering where the ‘French’ reference comes from. Well, remember that the vast majority of Mary’s courtiers were French. She was a Catholic monarch (whereas England was turning Protestant), and she was therefore closely allied to the Roman Catholic European powers of the period.
Life wasn’t easy for Mary. In 1567, she was abducted, allegedly raped and then forced by the Scottish nobility to abdicate as Queen of Scotland, handing the throne to her one year old son, James.
Truth be told, Mary and her entourage were at Craigmillar Castle so frequently that the locals began to nickname adjacent village ‘Little France’ – a name which persists to today. You might be wondering where the ‘French’ reference comes from. Well, remember that the vast majority of Mary’s courtiers were French. She was a Catholic monarch (whereas England was turning Protestant), and she was therefore closely allied to the Roman Catholic European powers of the period.
I hope you enjoy reading it was too long it cut off here...
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Craigmillar Castle - Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Exploring Craigmillar Castle | Edinburgh | Scotland
Craigmillar Castle is just a few minutes outside of Edinburgh city center by bus. It's another Historic Scotland property, and is one of the best-preserved castles in all of Scotland! You can even climb on the turrets, see the wine cellar and play some medieval games.
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Craigmillar castle in Edinburgh Scotland part2, this video is 29 minutes
Hi everyone thank you very much for watching really appreciated
your continued support i hope everyone is ok. here is more information about the castle hope you enjoy thank you for reading
take care stay safe love you all. xox
Craigmillar Castle lies just three miles south east of the centre of Edinburgh. Yet while the city features in the distant views from the castle's walls, step inside them and you could be in a different time and place. Craigmillar Castle is simply one of the most completely preserved medieval castles in Scotland.
Craigmillar began life as the tower house that still forms the core of the castle. This was constructed around 1400, probably by Sir George Preston, one of a line of Prestons who played a large part in civic life in Edinburgh over several hundred years.
It was his grandson Sir William Preston who, in the 1440s, was responsible for Craigmillar's most notable feature. He added the curtain wall that surrounds the tower house on three sides and creates the inner courtyard. In about 1510 Sir Simon Preston added a further layer of enclosure, erecting outer walls to form the outer yard and east and west gardens.
Craigmillar Castle was captured by the English in May 1544 with its laird (another) Sir Simon Preston, who was also Provost of Edinburgh at the time. A programme of rebuilding in the 1550s included the construction of a new range of buildings along the east side of the inner courtyard. This was designed to provide more modern and spacious accommodation than was available in the tower house.
It was probably in this new east range that Mary Queen of Scots stayed in September 1563 and again in December 1566. It was during her second stay that conspirators agreed the Craigmillar Bond: the plot to kill Mary's dissolute husband Lord Darnley.
In 1660 the Prestons sold Craigmillar Castle to Sir John Gilmour. Craigmillar saw another round of building, this time leading to the creation of the west range. In the early 1700s the Gilmours did what other landed families across Scotland were doing at the same time. Rather than trying to convert their castle into a residence suitable for Edinburgh high society of the day they abandoned it. They moved instead to Inch House, newly built in what later became Gilmerton, named after the family.
Craigmillar Castle became overgrown and ruinous over the following two centuries, and was passed into state care in 1949. Today it is cared for by Historic Environment Scotland.
What makes Craigmillar special is the extent to which its underlying structure survives. The inner courtyard may now be home to two very impressive trees that were certainly not there in the Prestons' time in the castle. But the walls of almost all the structures of the castle survive, together with all the vaulted floors. This means access is possible up to roof level in the tower house and first floor level in large parts of the rest of the building. There is also a complete wall walk around two sides of the curtain wall.
A bit more of queen Mary...
Mary spent reasonably lengthy periods at the castle – in 1563, she spent weeks recuperating from a tour of the South West of Scotland, which had been engineered to shore-up her support.
In 1566, she fled to safety in the castle after the murder of her close private secretary, David Rizzio. It’s clear that she had her own private quarters in the castle, although it’s not abundantly clear where they were – despite popular belief, it’s more probably that they were in the Western or Eastern wings, rather than somewhere in the Great Tower.
Truth be told, Mary and her entourage were at Craigmillar Castle so frequently that the locals began to nickname adjacent village ‘Little France’ – a name which persists to today. You might be wondering where the ‘French’ reference comes from. Well, remember that the vast majority of Mary’s courtiers were French. She was a Catholic monarch (whereas England was turning Protestant), and she was therefore closely allied to the Roman Catholic European powers of the period.
Life wasn’t easy for Mary. In 1567, she was abducted, allegedly raped and then forced by the Scottish nobility to abdicate as Queen of Scotland, handing the throne to her one year old son, James.
Truth be told, Mary and her entourage were at Craigmillar Castle so frequently that the locals began to nickname adjacent village ‘Little France’ – a name which persists to today. You might be wondering where the ‘French’ reference comes from. Well, remember that the vast majority of Mary’s courtiers were French. She was a Catholic monarch (whereas England was turning Protestant), and she was therefore closely allied to the Roman Catholic European powers of the period.
I hope you enjoy reading it was too long it cut off here...
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Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Scotland
Tour Scotland travel video of Craigmillar Castle, a ruined medieval Scottish castle three miles south east of the city centre of Edinburgh. It was begun in the late 14th century by the Preston family, feudal barons of Craigmillar, and extended through the 15th and 16th centuries. In 1660 the castle was sold to Sir John Gilmour, Lord President of the Court of Session, who made further alterations. The Gilmours left Craigmillar in the 18th century, and the castle fell into ruin. Craigmillar Castle is best known for its association with Mary, Queen of Scots. Following an illness after the birth of her son, the future King James I of England, Mary arrived at Craigmillar on 20 November 1566 to convalesce. Before she left on 7 December 1566, a pact known as the Craigmillar Bond was made, with or without her knowledge, to dispose of her husband Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. Craigmillar is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Scotland. The central tower house, or keep, is surrounded by a 15th century courtyard wall with particularly fine defensive features. Millions of fans watching Outlander can look out for the ruined and medieval Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh
The best castle in Edinburgh. You can spend hours exploring and only see a few other people.
Scotland Aerial Showreel - Edinburgh, Craigmillar Castle Forest
Outlander S03 03 | Ardsmuir Prison | Craigmillar Castle Forest Aerial View
Craigmillar Castle and surrounding fields and forest form the backdrop for the opening episodes in series 3 of Outlander. Jamie will end up a prisoner at Ardsmuir ( graigmillar Castle ) after the Battle of Culloden and he strikes a friendship with Lord John Grey.
The first location is from Craigmillar Castle Park with Craigmillar Castle, New Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and Authur Seat in the background.
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Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Dji Mavic 2 Pro
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Tour Of Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh - Scotland
A short tour of Craigmillar castle Edinburgh
Craigmillar Castle/ Outlaw King
One thing we really love living in Central Scotland is the fact that there's a lot of amazing places to go...Welcome to Craigmillar Castle...
Most of the scenes of the movie Outlaw King were filmed here...Enjoy!
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Scotland Aerial Showreel - Edinburgh, Craigmillar Castle
Outlaw King / Outlander / Mary Queen of Scots filming location Craigmillar Castle
Outlander S03E03 Tv Series - Scotland Filming Locations - Craigmillar Castle | Ardsmuir Prison
Outlander Season 3 filming is now finished in Scotland and the cast and crew are are now filming in south Africa. While walking the dog at the Castle I could see the crew filming some of the scenes for the new season 3 at Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh, which will serve as Ardsmuir Prison.
While a prisoner at Ardsmuir Prison during the beginning of season 3 , Jamie meets Lord john Grey. ( Jamie was captured after the Battle of Culloden ) The two of them strike up a friendship, But Lord John Grey has more than friendship in mind. While this is a one sided affair, the two men form a strong friendship.
Just a short aerial video of Graigmillar Castle shot by a Dji Phantom drone
Music : Hidden Past Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Craigmillar Castle
One of Mary Queen Of Scots favorite places.
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1976 - WULLIE - CRAIGMILLAR SUMMER PLAYSCHEMES FILM
This film was restored by the Scottish Screen Archive in collaboration with the Craigmillar Archives Trust.
Original footage by Craigmillar Festival Society
With thanks to:
Kay Foubister from the National Libraries of Scotland
Dr Ryan Shand from University of Glasgow
Johnni Stanton and Hilary Morrison from Craigmillar Archives Trust.
Scottish Screen Archive - Craigmillar Archive Trust Collection
Adventures of Wullie with animated sequences, including a visit to Portobello beach and Fun City.
Awarded the Isabel Elder Trophy at the 1976 Scottish Amateur Film Festival.
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WULLIE
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1976 00:23:48
CRAIGMILLAR - Down But Not Out - 1984
CRAIGMILLAR - Down But Not Out
This is a documentary first aired on STV around about 1984 as a Scotland Today Report.
Focusing on the social problems in the Craigmillar area, this film features interviews with local activists and residents including Helen Crummy, David Brown, Mickey MacPherson and Richard D’arcy and the Gormley family.
Thanks to Reg and Muriel Wilkinson for donating this film for upload which will soon be available on the Craigmillar Gold YouTube channel and also thanks to Johnni Stanton and Hilary Morrison from the Craigmillar Archives.
Uploaded by Billy McKirdy
Craigmillar Castle - GoPro Hero Session 5, 1080p 60FPS (Part1)
United Kingdom, Craigmillar Castle