Abercorn Castle
Once a great Douglas Castle and now only recorded on maps. Near Hopetoun House.
A once impressive castle in a magnificent position overlooking the Forth near Linlithgow. It was held by the Douglas until their forfeiture in 1455 when it was beseiged and the garrison take and largely executed.
It's location was probably strategic as Abercorn seemed to be a fleet anchorage of some sort. Edward 1 had expected his fleet to be there to provision his army. (some more detail)
Opening Times
The castle stones have entirely disappeared today but you can walk to the site from Hopetoun House along the foreshore.
Related Clans
DouglasNearby Castles
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Midhope Castle
16th century unoccupied house near Hopetoun House with farmyard behind. Can be walked around and is worth a visit.
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Hopetoun House
Two miles west of South Queensferry is Hopetoun House, which thoroughly deserves its reputation as 'Scotland's finest stately home'.
Visitor Attractions
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Dalmeny House
Built in 1815 in Tudor Gothic, Dalmeny House contains a superb collection of 18th-century French furniture, porcelain and tapestries and paintings, including portraits by Gainsborough, Raeburn, Reynolds and Lawrence.
Abercorn Castle Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
Cottages Nearby
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South Queensferry Holiday Home - Sleeps 4+1
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South Queensferry Apartment, nr Edinburgh - Sleeps 4
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