Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Castle
In or near Carnwath.
Biggar Castle — castle in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Biggar Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6238°, -3.5268°.
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Official information
Biggar Gasworks Museum is the only preserved gasworks in the UK, showcasing the historical production of coal gas. Visitors can see steam-driven machines and explore the remaining buildings and equipment that highlight the gasworks' significance to the local community and Scotland's industrial history.
From the Wikipedia article
Biggar Castle was a 12th-century castle in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It appears to have been abandoned by the 14th century.
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Background
History
The motte and bailey castle was built in the 12th century by Baldwin of Biggar, who received the barony of Biggar from David I of Scotland. Baldwin and his son Waltheof were Sheriffs of Lanarkshire. It passed to the Fleming family in the 13th century with the marriage of Marjory, heiress of Biggar, the daughter of Nicholas de Biggar (died c. 1291) and was held by the Fleming family until the 14th century. The Fleming family abandoned the castle for Boghall Castle. The motte is still extant of the castle.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6238, -3.5268
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- +44 1899 221070
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q67680901 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Biggar Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Motte Biggar.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Biggar Motte
Archaeological sites · 0.0 km
Biggar Gasworks Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Cuthbertson Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Biggar War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Biggar Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Hugh MacDiarmid
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Biggar Mill, Biggar Mill Road, Biggar
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Biggar Corn Exchange
Theatres · 0.3 km
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Hotels · 0.3 km
Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum
Museums · 0.4 km
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Motte
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📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Gasworks Museum
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📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Moat Park Church, Kirkstyle, Biggar
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Cuthbertson Memorial
Cuthbertson Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar War Memorial
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Biggar Church
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Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The Elphinstone Hotel
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Biggar Caravan Park
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
New Lanark Mill Hotel
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Biggar Castle?
- Biggar Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6DB).
- What is Biggar Castle?
- Biggar Castle — castle in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Biggar Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6DB.
- Does Biggar Castle charge admission?
- Biggar Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Biggar Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6DB. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.