Castles · Central Scotland
Mauldslie Castle
Mauldslie Castle — former castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carluke · 3.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mauldslie Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "former castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland". Coordinates: 55.7321°, -3.8998°.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Mauldslie Castle, part of the Mauldslie Estate, was located in Dalserf, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The nearby village of Rosebank was established before 1816 by the estate's workers.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Developed around a mediaeval tower house dating to the 16th century, in 1792 a baronial mansion was built by Thomas Carmichael, 5th Earl of Hyndford, to a design by Robert Adam. Haugh Hill, to the south, is home to a family burial ground. When the mansion house was extended, Mauldslie Woods and pleasure gardens were established to attract families and guests. The walled garden was later demolished. Mauldslie Bridge (which spans the River Clyde) and the Marna South Lodge, in nearby Carluke, are all listed buildings. James Hozier, 2nd Baron Newlands, who inherited the estate in 1906, He died without issue in 1929. The lands were sold off in forty separate lots. The castle was demolished two…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.7321, -3.8998
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML8 5QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
- Established
- 1792
- Nearest railway station
- Carluke — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q111088846 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mauldslie Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Mauldslie Bridge
Mauldslie Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Dalserf Kirk
Dalserf Kirk — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 5Wildlife reserves · Central Scotland
Clyde Walkway
The Clyde Walkway is a foot and mountain bike path which runs from Glasgow, Scotland, to just above the UNESCO World Heritage Site of New Lanark. The path runs close to the River Clyde for most of its
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Milton Lockhart Bridge And Gate Lodge
Milton Lockhart Bridge And Gate Lodge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Old Garrion Bridge
Old Garrion Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial
William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
More castles in this region
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Abercorn Castle
Abercorn Castle — castle in West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Aberdour Castle
Aberdour Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Airth Castle
Airth Castle — castle in Falkirk, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Ardestie Castle
Ardestie Castle — castle, now demolished, in Angus, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mauldslie Castle?
- Mauldslie Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML8 5QE).
- When was Mauldslie Castle built?
- Built or established in 1792.
- Does Mauldslie Castle charge admission?
- Mauldslie Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mauldslie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Carluke, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML8 5QE.