Craigmillar Castle

Craigmillar castle is a castle situated five kilometres south-east of the centre of the city of Edinburgh. It was begun in the late 14th century by the Preston family, who were lairds of Craigmillar. In 1660 the castle was sold to Sir John Gilmour. The Gilmours left Craigmillar castle in the 18th century and it fell into ruin.

Craigmillar castle is best known for its association with Mary I of Scotland. Following the birth of her son, the future James I of England, Mary arrived at Craigmillar on November 20, 1566 to convalesce. Before leaving on December 7, 1566, a pact was made there, with or without her knowledge, to dispose of her husband Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley.

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