home page 
knowledge base past & present (82)
Castles in their past and present state by Brian McGarrigle
This section shows what a Castle or Tower House looked like when photography was in its infancy. We also show what it looks like in its present state. Thankfully not all are in a sorry state as some fantastic historic buildings have been restored or consolidated. Hopefully we can show potential restorers that there are still many historic building capable of being saved. Sadly, it's too late for some.
Sort by: Title (or) Date Posted | Direction:  (or)  | RECORDS FOUND: (82) |
 | Boghall Castle (Lanarkshire) - Past & PresentBoghall Castle, Lanarkshire 1870 (it collapsed shortly afterwards) and now. The ruins were conserved after the collapse - a little too late ... Date posted: 09 Jan 2012 |
 | Boyne Castle (Banff) - Past & PresentBoyne Castle is situated near the town of Portsoy and was built between the years 1575-1580. Date posted: 08 May 2012 |
 | Braemar Castle (Aberdeen) Past & PresentBraemar Castle stands in the town of that name on Royal Deeside. It is a 5-storied L-plan tower house with a circular tower in the re-entrant. Date posted: 27 Sep 2012 |
 | Buckholm Tower (Roxburgh) Past & PresentBuckholm stands high on the slopes outside the border town of Galashiels. In 1547 Buckholm was 'treasonably held for the English' but by 1582 it was in the possession of John Pringle. Date posted: 17 Sep 2012 |
 | Busbie Castle (Ayr) Past & PresentSituated near Kilmarnock Busbie was an unusually handsome tower house with some exceptionally fine detailing. Date posted: 26 Feb 2013 |
 | Carnock House (Airth, Stirling) - Past & PresentThis is a real find - a real treasure! Carnock House was a mid 16th C elongated tower house with 2 stair turrets on the entrance side. Date posted: 18 Jan 2012 |
 | Carnousie Castle (Banffshire) - Past & PresentCarnousie Castle stands to the NE of Huntly. The house is a perfect example of a Z-plan castle with alternate round and square towers. Date posted: 27 Mar 2012 |
 | Carnwath Motte (Lanark) - Past & PresentCarnwath Church was built by William de Somerville before 1165 on which date he gifted it to Glasgow. Date posted: 18 Jan 2012 |
 | Carrick Castle (Argyll) - Past & PresentThis early 15th century castle is built on a rock jutting into Loch Goil. A stronghold of the Clan Campbell it was bombarded by HMS Kingfisher in 1685 during 'Argyll's Rebellion' resulting in much damage. Date posted: 08 May 2012 |
 | Cassencarie House (Kirkcudbright) Past & PresentSituated on Luce Bay is this multi period site. The oldest part is a L-plan tower of the late 16th century distinguishable by its window mouldings Date posted: 17 May 2013 |
| Page 2 of 9 |  prevF | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | next |
SITE SEARCHSearch for...
LATEST ENTRIESWEDDING VENUES
Dalhousie Castle
EdinburghDalhousie is a Scottish Castle, containing its own private chapel, is where wedding fairytales come true. ... more info
FOR SCA MEMBERS...
OLD CASTLE POSTCARDSView our extensive collection of castle postcards (circa 1900).
members only - become a member