Craigcrook Castle

City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Scotland

Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland

Key Information

Construction

17th century

Castle Type

Tower house

Current Status

Historic monument

Historical Overview

Craigcrook Castle is a 6,701 square feet (622.5 m2) castle giving its name to the Craigcrook district of Edinburgh, about 3 miles (4.8 km) west of the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The castle is primarily of the 17th century, though with later additions. In the 19th century, it was the home of Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey, and became known for its literary gatherings. It is a category B listed building.

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