Oblique aerial view of Hermitage Castle.

Description Oblique aerial view of Hermitage Castle.

Date 1972

Collection John Dewar

Catalogue Number SC 799961

Category On-line Digital Images

Copy of RX 3874 CN

Scope and Content Aerial view of Hermitage Castle, Scottish Borders This aerial view from the south-east, taken in 1972, shows the central tower, with the south-east and north-east towers to the right, and the south-west and north-west towers to the left. As can be seen here, the towers are linked on the east and west faces by high-level arches, to give continuous wall-walks on these sides. The mid-14th-century castle was probably built by the Dacre family. Hermitage was owned in 1566 by James, Earl of Bothwell, and in that year Mary, Queen of Scots visited him there when he was ill. It was extensively restored in the 19th century, before it was given into State care. It is now open to the public and is in the care of Historic Scotland. There was a castle on this site in the mid-13th century, but nothing of it now survives. A hall or tower was built in the mid-14th century and was rebuilt in the late 14th century. Rectangular towers were subsequently added on three of the corners, and later a large tower was built on to the south-west corner, replacing a short wing of the tower. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

External Reference 6388/CN/B7

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/799961

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