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Bothwell (Scottish Gaelic: Both Chluaidh) is a conservation village in the South Lanarkshire council area of Scotland and part of the Greater Glasgow area. It lies on the north bank of the River Clyde, adjacent to Uddingston and Hamilton, 9 miles (14 km) east-south-east of Glasgow city centre.
Bothwell is a small town near Hamilton that has a long and dramatic history. To the west of Bothwell stand the substantial ruins of Bothwell Castle, Scotland’s largest and perhaps finest 13th century castle. It was a stronghold of the powerful Moray and Douglas families and one of the castle's most striking features is its massive round tower.
Bothwell Castle is the largest and finest 13th century stone castle in Scotland, much fought over during the Wars of Independence. Located in a beautiful setting overlooking the River Clyde, part of the original circular keep of Bothwell Castle survives.
- Castle Avenue, Uddingston, G71 8BL, Glasgow
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 (16 km) south-east of Glasgow.
Bothwell has the air of being ‘off the beaten track’. The conservation village is well known for its high-quality housing, boutiques and fine dining. Despite being a modern and vibrant community, it boasts a long and dramatic history that parallels the history of the Scottish nation itself.
Bothwell Castle has been described as “the finest piece of secular architecture handed down to us from the middle ages in Scotland.” It has been besieged numerous times including being attacked and captured by Edward 1st of England in 1301. It is now in the care of Historic Environmental Scotland and is open to visitors. Donald Institute.
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