Airth Castle

Airth Castle is a castle near the Scottish village of Airth in the Falkirk unitary authority. In 1972, the building was added to the Scottish lists of monuments in the highest category A.

History

In the 13th century manor house is listed on this site. Middle of the 15th century were the lands in the possession of the Clan Bruce. The old building burned down probably about 1488, as appears from a quotation to Rob Bruss of Ertht. Around this time the nucleus of today's Airth Castle was built on the foundations of earlier fortress. First, a tower house that was extended during the following century was born. First, a wing on the east side was added in the early 16th century and then in 1581 an extension to the north.

On the basis of maps, the most recent from 1721, can be understood that on the west side once lacked a further wing, which, however, was torn down in the meantime. 1762 had the lock on an L-shaped floor plan. In 1807, the two ends of the building were joined by a new wing, which was roughly a triangular floor plan. In the 20th century Airth Castle was extensively restored and now houses a hotel operation.

Description

Airth Castle is located south of Airth. Directly west lies the ruins of Airth Old Parish Church. The original tower house had a floor plan of 10 m × 8.5 m. For the developed in the early 19th century veneered wings in front of the L-shaped building of significant architect David Hamilton is responsible.