Castle
Barnbougle Castle
SCT Scotland · 13th century
Barnbougle Castle is a historic tower house on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, between Cramond and Queensferry, and within the parish of Dalmeny. It lies within the Earl of Rosebery's estate, just north-west of Dalmeny House. Although its history goes back to the 13th century, the present castle is the result of rebuilding in 1881 by the 5th Earl of Rosebery, who served as Prime Minister from 1894 to 1895.
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Barnbougle Castle ranks #4,423 of 8,764 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #154 of the 207 mapped in Scotland. Founded c. 1250, it is older than 70% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 906 atlas entries founded in the 13th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,375 times in the last 60 days, more than 58% of the atlas. 17 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Edinburgh, 10 km away. See how Scotland compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Barnbougle Castle?
Barnbougle Castle stands in Scotland, at 55.9925°, -3.33424°.
When was Barnbougle Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to c. 1250. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Barnbougle Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #4,423 of 8,764 worldwide, and #154 in Scotland. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Barnbougle Castle?
Lauriston Castle, about 4 km away.
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