Castles · Central Scotland
Rutherglen Castle
In or near Glasgow.
Rutherglen Castle — castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rutherglen · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Rutherglen Castle is located in South Lanarkshire, postcode G73 2HD, and is approximately 0.2 km from Rutherglen railway station. Entry details are not specified, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Rutherglen Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8289°, -4.2128°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rutherglen Castle was located where Castle Street meets King Street in Rutherglen, Scotland. It was a large and important castle, having been built in the 13th century; the walls were reportedly 5 feet thick. The castle fell under the control of the English during the First War of Scottish Independence and was later besieged several times by Robert The Bruce. It was eventually retaken by his brother Edward Bruce and Sir James Douglas but was spared destruction, unlike so many of the other castles recaptured from the English. However, the castle was burned to the ground by James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, in 1569, in retribution against the Hamiltons of Shawfield for having supported Mary, Queen of Scots, at the Battle of Langside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8289, -4.2128
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G73 2HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutherglen
- Nearest railway station
- Rutherglen — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q11045622 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rutherglen Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rutherglen Castle?
- Rutherglen Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G73 2HD).
- What is Rutherglen Castle?
- Rutherglen Castle — castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Rutherglen Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rutherglen, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G73 2HD.
- Does Rutherglen Castle charge admission?
- Rutherglen Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rutherglen Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rutherglen, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G73 2HD.