Bothwell Castle, Uddingston

Name: Bothwell Castle
Address: Castle Ave, Uddingston, G71 8BL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1698 816894

#2 among attractions in Uddingston

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Bothwell Castle is a large medieval castle, sited on a high, steep bank, above a bend in the River Clyde in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located between Bothwell and Uddingston, about 10 miles south-east of Glasgow. Construction of the castle was begun in the 13th century by the ancestors of Clan Murray, to guard a strategic crossing point of the Clyde. Bothwell played a key role in Scotland's Wars of Independence, changing hands several times. ()

Alternative names: Built: XIII centuryCoordinates: 55°48'34"N, 4°5'42"W

Address

Castle AveUddingston G71 8BL United Kingdom

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+44 1698 816894

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Day trips

Bothwell Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: M&D's, Bothwell Castle Cricket Ground, Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex, David Livingstone Centre.

2.2 miE
Amusement, Theme park, Amusement park
M&D's, Hamilton
58 min walk • M&D's, often dubbed "Scotland's Theme Park," is a vibrant amusement park nestled in the town of Motherwell, near Hamilton, United Kingdom. This family-friendly attraction is the largest of its kind in Scotland and offers a diverse array of entertainment options, from...
0.6 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Bothwell Castle Cricket Ground, Uddingston
15 min walk • Bothwell Castle Policies Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Uddingston, Scotland, and is named after the nearby Bothwell Castle.
2.5 miE
Classes and workshops, Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums
Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex, Bellshill
65 min walk • The Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex is a public leisure centre located in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is named in honour of Sir Matt Busby, the football manager who was born in Bellshill in 1909, managed Manchester United from 1945 to 1969 and died in 1994.
0.7 miSE
Historical place, Park, History museum
David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre
18 min walk • The David Livingstone Birthplace Museum is a biographical museum in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, dedicated to the life and work of the explorer and missionary David Livingstone. The museum is operated by the David Livingstone Trust and is housed in a category A listed building often referred to as Shuttle Row.
2.4 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
New Douglas Park, Hamilton
61 min walk • New Douglas Park, currently known as the Fountain of Youth Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, which serves as the home of Scottish Championship side Hamilton Academical.
1.4 miN
55°49'42"N • 4°6'21"W
Clydeway Golf Performance Centre, Glasgow
35 min walk • Golf
1.4 miW
Forts and castles
Drumsagard Castle, Glasgow
36 min walk • Drumsagard Castle, near Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, was a motte and bailey castle which was then built of stone. The castle was the caput of the barony of Drumsagard.
2.7 miE
Park
Strathclyde Country Park, Glasgow
70 min walk • Strathclyde Country Park is a country park located on the outskirts of Motherwell in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, named after the former Strathclyde region of Scotland. It is often commonly referred to as Strathclyde, or simply Strathy. The park covers some 4 km², centred on the artificial Strathclyde Loch.
2.3 miSE
Park
Bothwell Road Park, Hamilton
60 min walk • Bothwell Road Park is a large public park in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, which dates from 1894. It is located between the Hamilton West and Whitehill areas, around 1 mile north of Hamilton town centre.
2.8 miN
Church
Baillieston St Andrew's Church, Glasgow
73 min walk • Baillieston St Andrew's Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland, a member of the Presbyterian Church. The church building is located on the corner of Bredisholm Road and Muirhead Road, Baillieston, Glasgow, Scotland. The church today serves the town of Baillieston.
2.9 miSW
Forts and castles
Calderwood Castle, East Kilbride
76 min walk • Calderwood Castle was located in East Kilbride, Scotland. The castle was situated near the banks of the Rotten Calder Water in what is now Calderglen Country Park.