Castlemilk Stables, Glasgow: Extensive links with Scotland's History
Castlemilk Stables, Glasgow , Scotland Introduction This evening, I am posting information on a restored stables block from 1800. This sits, somewhat incongruously, in a high density, 1950s era, social housing development in Castlemilk, South Glasgow. I nformation on Castlemilk Stables Incredibly, this building provides multi-faceted links with Scotland’s past. Such links include Scottish Borders region, the Royal House of Stuart, Siege of Orleans (France) 1429, Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587), David Hamilton (famous architect) and the Battle of Langside 1568 . Summary information as follows: Named after Castlemilk in Dumfries-shire in the Scottish Borders region from whence the Stuarts of Castlemilk originated. This family was connected with the Scottish Royal House of Stuart and acquired lands in Glasgow from around 1474. Two members of the Stuart family fought in France against the English in the 15th century. This military service is co...