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http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/Castles/Craignethan.htm
Marian Sites in Scotland - Craignethan Castle
Investigate late-medieval castle constructed by the bastard son of the Earl of Arran in the 1530's. Read connection with Mary Queen of Scots and view colour photography.

http://www.scotlandsource.com/about/ctvc8.htm
All Scotland's Sources - Craignethan Castle
Appraise this 16th century castle, with a stone vaulted artillery chamber, built on the banks of the River Nethan by Sir James Hamilton. Also access arrangements and directions.

http://www.ancient-scotland.co.uk/site.php?a=202
Ancient Scotland - Bothwell Castle
Built of red sandstone and sited on the River Clyde, this 13th century castle is probably the most striking in Scotland. Look at series of colour images and historic note.

http://www.ancient-scotland.co.uk/site.php?a=200
Ancient Scotland - Craignethen Castle
Mary Queen of Scots once stayed at this 16th century castle with large fortified house, keep, and curtain wall. See masses of pictures and read historic note.

http://www.darkisle.com/s/strathaven/strathaven.html
DarkIsle - Strathaven Castle
Dip into this 14th century castle, also known as Avondale Castle, built by the Douglas family but eventually sold to the 2nd Marquis of Hamilton in 1611. Includes range of colour images.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/64/crookstoncastle.htm
CastleUk - Crookston Castle
Investigate this interesting 15th century ringwork and stone keep contained by ditch dug in 12th century. Also location map, access arrangements, and pictures.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/64/cathcartcastle.htm
CastleUK - Cathcart Castle
Situated just south of Glasgow, this courtyard and stone keep fortress was originally built by the Earls of Cathcart. Look at old photo of ruins, location map, and access data.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/64/bothwellcastle.htm
CastleUK - Bothwell Castle
Research ruins of quintessential stone keep and courtyard castle built by Walter of Moray. Includes photo of huge round gate keep, map, and access details.

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