Bothwell Castle and Collegiate Church compared to Rosslyn Chapel and Castle.

Bothwell Castle and Collegiate Church


Bothwell Castle	Bothwell Castle	Bothwell Castle

Bothwell Castle	Bothwell Castle	Bothwell Castle

Bothwell Church	Bothwell Church	Bothwell Church

Bothwell Church	Bothwell Church	Bothwell Church

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Bothwell Castle and Collegiate Church are a classic example of the family castle and chapel type. Rosslyn Chapel and Castle also fall into the category of a defensive structure and a place of worship nearby. There were 45 collegiate churches in Scotland although not all of them were built by and for a powerful local family. Bothwell Castle and Church are, or were, very similar to Rosslyn Chapel and Chapel in this resepect. Bothwell was less fortunate than Rosslyn Chapel and Castle in that it suffered much more damage over the years.

Unlike Rosslyn Castle which is privately owned Bothwell Castle is preserved for the nation by Historic Scotland and the admission fee is a modest £2.20 (winter 2003/4).

Of Bothwell Collegiate Church only a small portion remains (the choir). The nave was replaced in 1833 and the church is now the Parish Church of Bothwell.

More information about the castle and church is provided on each of the pages which are reached by clicking on the links in the side bar, below or the pictures above.

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