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Craignethan Castle, Lanarkshire

Craignethan Castle Craignethan Castle is a ruined castle in Lanarkshire. It stands above the River Nethan, a tributary of the River Clyde, two miles west of the village of Crossford and four and a half miles northwest of Lanark. Built in the first half of the 16th century, Craignethan is recognised as an excellent early example of a sophisticated artillery fortification, although its defences were never fully tested. The castle is notable as the last purpose-built fortress to be constructed in Scotland. (Read more)