Place to visit
Craignethan Castle, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Craignethan Castle is a 16th century castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK, at the confluence of the River Nethan and the Craignethan Burn in United Kingdom. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- 16th century castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK, at the confluence of the River Nethan and the Craignethan Burn · History
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 43 km as the crow flies
- Website
- historicenvironment.scot
- Run by
- Historic Environment Scotland
- Coordinates
- 55.6961, -3.88624
What it is and where
Craignethan Castle is a 16th century castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK, at the confluence of the River Nethan and the Craignethan Burn in United Kingdom. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Lanark, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 7.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 55.6961, -3.88624; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Historic Environment Scotland
It is one of the History places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Craignethan Castle is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:22
- FebPossible9:18
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:52
- MayBest time15:59
- JunBest time17:13
- JulBest time16:42
- AugBest time14:49
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:05
- NovBetter not7:55
- DecPossible6:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Lower Nethan Gorge - Clyde Valley Woodlands NNRProtected area393 m
- Clyde Valley Family ParkWith kids1.6 km
- Black HillHill in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK3.3 km
- Lee Castle, South LanarkshireCastle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK3.9 km
- Mauldslie Woods - Clyde Valley Woodlands NNRProtected area5.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: History
- Stonehenge: Neolithic henge monument in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
- British Museum: national museum in London, United Kingdom
- Bath, Somerset
- Principality of Sealand: micronation in the North Sea
- Buckingham Palace: official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
- Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London
Every United Kingdom place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Craignethan Castle?
It is a 16th century castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK, at the confluence of the River Nethan and the Craignethan Burn in United Kingdom. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Craignethan Castle?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46.
How do you get to Craignethan Castle?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 43 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Lower Nethan Gorge - Clyde Valley Woodlands NNR, Clyde Valley Family Park, Black Hill. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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