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Bothwell Castle, Glasgow and Clyde Valley
Location: 10 miles southwest of Glasgow, G71 8BL (map and directions) Bothwell Castle © Otter History of Bothwell CastleDuring the Wars
of Independence, ownership of Bothwell Castle changed hands many times due to this
strategic location. As a result of so much war-related activity, the castle was severely
damaged and when the Black Douglasses acquired ownership of the castle in the 15th
century, they rebuilt and enlarged the structure significantly. After they were overthrown
in 1455 by James II, Bothwell Castle was returned to the ownership of the Crown. Map and directionsBothwell Castle is open year round.View Bothwell Castle in a larger map |
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