Decadent weddings and noble feasts once filled the halls of this medieval Midlothian fortress. Originally an imposing fourteenth-century tower house, Crichton Castle was added to in later times to become a palatial retreat filled with lavish Continental design. Join Dig It! TV as we takes up residence for a day, and uncover the castle’s gory history which inspired the infamous Red Wedding in Game of Thrones.
This is a video created as part of our Backyard Castles: Southern Scotland project.
To learn more:
Crichton Castle – https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/crichton-castle/
Archaeology Scotland – https://archaeologyscotland.org.uk/
Castle Studies Trust – http://www.castlestudiestrust.org/
The Castle Studies Trust is entirely reliant on donations from the general public.
If you would like to help continue its work and gain the chance to come along to one of our exclusive open days, you can make a donation at: https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/castlestudiestrust
Castles in the series: