Careston Castle facts for kids
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Careston Castle from the south
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| Coordinates | 56°43′30″N 2°45′36″W / 56.725°N 2.75995°W |
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| Built | 16th century |
Careston Castle, also known as Caraldston Castle, is an old castle from the 1500s. It's found in Careston parish, Angus, Scotland. It's a special type of castle called an L-plan tower house.
History of Careston Castle
The castle's name might come from Keraldus. He was an important official, like a judge, for the Earls of Angus. This was a very long time ago, in the early 1200s.
The castle you see today was built around 1582. Sir Henry Lindsay built it. He later became the Earl of Crawford in 1620. Over the years, many different people owned Careston Castle. It was owned by Sir John Stewart. Then the Skene family owned it. Later, a farmer bought it. In 1871, John Adamson bought the castle. He was a mill owner from Blairgowrie.
What Careston Castle Looks Like
Careston Castle is built in an "L-plan" shape. This means it looks like the letter 'L' if you look at it from above. Inside, the tower originally had three rooms. These rooms had special arched ceilings called "vaults." They were connected by a hallway on the first floor. One of these vaulted ceilings has been removed since then. To get to the first floor, there is a large main staircase. There is also a spiral staircase, called a "turnpike stair." Another private staircase is on the north side.
Careston Castle is famous for its beautiful fireplaces. These are called "chimney-pieces." The one in the main hall is very fancy. It has a special design above it that shows the Royal Arms of Scotland. There are also lovely fireplaces in the dining-room. You can find more in the central and east bedrooms on the second floor. Two parts of the building that used to stick out have been taken down.
Careston Castle is a very important building. It is a "category A listed building." This means it is a building of special historical or architectural interest.
