Craigcrook Castle

Craigcrook Castle
Edinburgh, Scotland
Craigcrook Castle is located in the City of Edinburgh council area
Craigcrook Castle
Craigcrook Castle
Coordinates55°57′18″N 3°15′56″W / 55.9549515°N 3.2656914°W / 55.9549515; -3.2656914
Site history
Built17th century
MaterialsMasonry
Listed Building – Category B
Official nameCraigcrook Castle Craigcrook Road[1]
Designated14 July 1966; 58 years ago (1966-07-14)[1]
Reference no.LB28014[1]

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.[2]

  1. ^ a b c Historic Environment Scotland. "Craigcrook Castle Craigcrook Road (Category B Listed Building) (LB28014)". Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  2. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Craigcrook Castle Craigcrook Road (Category B Listed Building) (LB28014)". Retrieved 1 April 2019.