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Craig Castle, Glenisla (site of)

Craig Castle was a seat of the Ogilvys, and was occupied in the 17th century by Sir John Ogilvy. In 1596 Sir John was declared a traitor and the castle was burned.

Later Sir John’s cousin, James Ogilvy, the 7th Lord of Airlie, was created the 1st Earl of Airlie by Charles I at York in 1639, but his refusal to sign the National Covenant meant his family’s castles at Airlie, Craig and Forter were burned by Archibald Campbell, the 8th Earl of Argyll, in 1640.

Craig Castle was never rebuilt after its second burning, and it fell into disrepair. A new building, the House of Craig, was built on or near the site of the earlier castle, and probably incorporated part of it. The House of Craig was demolished in the 20th century, and nothing now remains.

NB – not to be confused with another Ogilvy castle, Craig Castle in Craig parish.

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Alternative names for Craig Castle, Glenisla

Craig House, House of Craig

Where is Craig Castle, Glenisla?

Craig Castle, Glenisla is in the parish of Glenisla and the county of Angus.

Grid reference: NO 2546 5272

Lat / long: 56.660349, -3.217512

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Castles near Craig Castle, Glenisla

Peel of Lintrathen (site of)

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Alyth Castle (possible) (site of)

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Hallyards (site of)

6.7km away

Baldovie

7.1km away
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Ancient sites near Craig Castle, Glenisla

Airlie standing stone

7.1km away

Woodside stone circle

7.5km away

Craighall standing stone and rock art

8.2km away

Craighall stone circle

8.4km away

Drumend standing stone

8.7km away

Milton of Rattray cursus

9.8km away

Arthurstone standing stone

9.8km away

Kinalty cursus

10.3km away

Ardblair stone circle

12.9km away
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Pictish stones near Craig Castle, Glenisla

Alyth Class II cross slab

4.0km away

Bruceton Class I symbol stone

4.2km away

Kingoldrum 1 Class II cross slab

8.3km away

Kingoldrum 2 Class II cross slab

8.3km away

Meigle 4 Class II cross slab

8.7km away

Meigle 5 Class II cross slab

8.7km away

Meigle 1 Class II cross slab

8.7km away

Meigle 2 Class III cross slab

8.7km away

Meigle 23 Class III cross slab

8.7km away
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Pictish sites near Craig Castle, Glenisla

Norrie's Law hoard

47.9km away

Dunnicaer fort

70.4km away

Haddington silver chain

83.2km away

Traprain Law silver chain

84.3km away

Nigg silver chain

85.3km away

Parkhill silver chain

89.9km away

Hoardweel silver chain

106.6km away

Whitlaw silver chain

107.5km away

Borland silver chain

108.2km away
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Accommodation near Craig Castle, Glenisla

Lochside Lodge & Roundhouse Restaurant
hotel, restaurantBridgend of Lintrathen
3.4km away
Lands of Loyal Hotel
hotelAlyth
3.5km away
Old Stables Bed and Breakfast / Self-Catering
bed and breakfastAlyth
4.1km away
Alyth Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barAlyth
4.2km away
Glenisla Hotel
hotelGlenisla
8.8km away
Castleton House Hotel
hotelEassie
9.9km away
Blairgowrie Holiday Park
caravan park, holiday park, self-catering lodgesBlairgowrie
9.9km away
Angus Hotel
hotelBlairgowrie
10.5km away
The Royal Hotel, Blairgowrie
hotelBlairgowrie
10.6km away
Altamount Country House Hotel
hotel, bar, restaurantBlairgowrie
11.0km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Craig Castle, Glenisla

Lochside Lodge & Roundhouse Restaurant
hotel, restaurantBridgend of Lintrathen
3.4km away
Alyth Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barAlyth
4.2km away
Altamount Country House Hotel
hotel, bar, restaurantBlairgowrie
11.0km away
Kinnettles Castle
hotel, barForfar
18.2km away
Premier Inn Dundee North
hotel, restaurantDundee
23.1km away
Premier Inn Dundee West
hotel, restaurantDundee
23.3km away
Dalmunzie Castle
hotel, restaurant, barSpittal of Glenshee
24.7km away
Atholl Arms Hotel, Dunkeld
hotel, bar, restaurantDunkeld
24.8km away
Best Western Invercarse Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barInvergowrie
25.5km away
Duke's Corner
barDundee
26.6km away
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Published on the 14th of May 2010 at 1:57 pm. Updated on the 14th of May 2010 at 9:57 pm.

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