Castles Β· Central Scotland
Calderwood Castle
In or near Carmunnock.
Calderwood Castle β castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride Β· 2.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Calderwood Castle, the nearest railway station is East Kilbride, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is G74 3SF. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Calderwood Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom β fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7719Β°, -4.1338Β°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Calderwood Castle was located in East Kilbride, Scotland. The historically recorded castle was situated on a precipice on the western bank of the Rotten Calder Water in Calderwood Glen, now part of Calderglen Country Park. Most likely constructed in the early to mid fifteenth century by the Maxwell family, the original peel tower collapsed in 1773 following several days of stormy weather. This building, known architecturally from a mid eighteenth century drawing, was replaced by an extension to the pre-existing late 17th-century country house called Calderwood House. These sections and later additions, including an 1840s Gothic Revival extension, were all demolished in the period circa 1943-1951.
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Background
History
An earlier building is suggested to have stood on the site due to the estate's older association with the origins of the Calderwood family. However, such an edifice more likely occupied a more defensible fortified manor site to the northwest, forming part of Barrie Road and Allers Allotments. Traditional sources allege that this earlier building and its estate belonged to the Barony of Mearns (Roland De Mernis); being passed to the Maxwells of Pollok through an alleged marriage. However, charter rolls and legal records point to the lands of Calderwood being broken up during the Wars of Scottish Independence, and a major portion later coming into the hands of the Maxwell family. Such aβ¦
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- Coordinates
- 55.7719, -4.1338
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G74 3SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride β 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q9703981 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Calderwood Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Calderwood Castle in 1765 fig 371 pub 1887.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calderwood Castle?
- Calderwood Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G74 3SF).
- What is Calderwood Castle?
- Calderwood Castle β castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Calderwood Castle?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode G74 3SF.
- Does Calderwood Castle charge admission?
- Calderwood Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Calderwood Castle?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G74 3SF.