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Title: The Story of Bothwell Castle, Tillietudlem, Crookston, and Other Castles
Year: 1900 (1900s)
Authors: Shelley, Henry Charles
Subjects: Castles
Publisher: Glasgow : W. Collins, (19--)
Contributing Library: University of Guelph Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Scottish Studies Foundation (Canada)

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tury,when the lands and barony of Mearns were sold to Sir George Maxwell of Pollok. He in turn soon after disposed of them to Sir Archibald Stewart of Blackhall, whose descendant, Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, is the present possessor. Mr. MGibbon states that the castle is now entirely neglected,and is fast falling into utter ruin, but this is a statement which requires, liberal discounting. Amonsr the many castles within easy reach of Glasgow then. 102 ^he §tot^ of Jtteatns (fetU. is hardly another so well preserved as Mearns. From the ruins of this castle, concludes Sir William Fraser, a tolerably correct idea may be formed of what it originally was. It consists of a quad-rangular strongly built tower, with walls about eight feet in thickness, andat irregular intervals are windows and loopholes. It was surrounded by a strong wall—of which all that now remains are some vestiges of the foundations and a ditch, and the entrance was secured by a drawbridge, the remains of which may still be traced.
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hxxt (ZTastle. BARR CASTLE furnishes an admirable example of how far a little care goes in the preservation of an old building. The windows have been blocked up with stone, and the entrance secured by a stout door ; and the result of this protection against tramps is seen in the almost perfect condition of the structure. It is to be hoped that it may long continue to receive the same attention, for it adds an undoubted charm to the picturesque landscape of which it forms a part. The castle is within easy distance of Lochwinnoch Station. After traversing for nearly a mile the road leading to the village and following for about a quarter of a mile the turning 106 <QLht ^torfi ot to the left, the castle will emerge to view, occupying an enviable site in a well-wooded park on the left hand-side. William Hamilton, of Wishaw, was within the truth when he characterised it as a pleasant seat, and a tolerable house. That valuable historian of Renfrew-shire, Mr. Crawfurd, seems to be almost our only source of

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