Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Mauldslie Castle
In or near Kirkfieldbank.
Mauldslie Castle — former castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
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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°.
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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.
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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…
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- 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
Mauldslie Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Dalserf Kirk
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Clyde Walkway
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
Clyde walkway
Military museums · 1.2 km
Garrion Tower
Literary houses · 1.3 km
Milton Lockhart Bridge And Gate Lodge
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Old Garrion Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Law of Maudslie
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Law Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Rorison Memorial Church And Memorial Obelisk, Ashgillhead Road, Ashgillhead
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Law
Villages · 2.2 km
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Mauldslie Bridge
Mauldslie Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Dalserf Kirk
Dalserf Kirk — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 5Wildlife reserves · Scottish Lowlands
Clyde Walkway
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📷 5Military museums · Scottish Lowlands
Clyde walkway
Clyde walkway — a military museum in scotland central.
📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Garrion Tower
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📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Milton Lockhart Bridge And Gate Lodge
Milton Lockhart Bridge And Gate Lodge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Mauldslie Castle
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
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The Clydesdale Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mauldslie Castle?
- Mauldslie Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML8 5QE).
- What is Mauldslie Castle?
- Mauldslie Castle — former castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- How do I get to Mauldslie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Carluke, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use 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.