Crichton Castle - Where the Black Dinner was planned and the inspiration for the ‘Red Wedding’?

A castle set in a remote valley near Edinburgh. Home to the Crichton family before passing to the Earls of Bothwell. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here and married the 4th Earl Bothwell, James Hepburn.
Sir Walter Scott used Crichton castle as the home of his fictional character in his poem Marmion.
Of architectural significance, the castle boasts the first straight staircase in Scotland, and the magnificent facade of faceted stonework.
The Black Dinner, involving the murder of the Earl of Douglas that was planned by William Crichton at Edinburgh Castle inspired George R R Martin’s ‘Red Wedding’ in Game of Thrones.
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[@gordonbeveridge9716]

Loved it and the back ground music, they should show this sort of thing in schools it makes history all the more interesting.

[@user-dz5zi1oe5k]

What a great way to learn of our Scottish History.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Excellent video, enjoyed the history and seeing the iconic crichton castle, how beautiful!

[@Seekerfilms]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@crichtonbruce4329]

Being a Canadian with Crichton as my last name I was overjoyed to get to visit Crichton Castle 20 years ago. There are many castles far more impressive to see in Scotland but when you have even the most vague of family connections to one it makes it so much more wonderful. Also: There was a lovely pub a couple of miles away where they served by far and away the best Steak and Kidney pie I've ever had!

[@Seekerfilms]

No, as you say, its always more interesting when you have some DNA in the game.

[@judgecurran7289]

Cousin! Hi

[@brendenbaker8397]

These structures are so amazing. The fact that they were built that long ago and still standing is amazing. I was christened in a church that was built in the 1300’s on the Isle of Wight.

[@Seekerfilms]

Yes, I think it definitely seems to be that the castles that weren’t too involved in any major battles are in better condition today. Geography and the importance of their position during the 1600s seems to be the factor on how well they stand today.

[@leoniebelcher1680]

My grandmothers ashes were scattered there. She lived nearby and loved the castle. I did too as a child, visited many times.

[@Seekerfilms]

Thanks for sharing. It’s a beautiful location and an interesting castle.

[@brutus4013]

I’m thinking the music was from Dead can Dance . I’ll have to listen to my collection of theirs again . Cheers . 😎🥃

[@rsmickeymooproductions4877]

Nicely Captured. I like how you tell the story through subtitles. Great shots and editing. Music fits the subject. Professional job.

[@Seekerfilms]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@veronicaroach3667]

I agree with your comment on story - I hate when the person filming & telling the story thinks they need to be in the video too ! Often you can't see the place for their stupid body in the way ! Thanks for a nice video !

[@eyeintheskydrone4k]

Having just flown and uploaded a video of Crichton Castle i then came across your video. Nice flight and filming. Well edited a big thumbs up from me. You have a new subscriber 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Seekerfilms]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@kenj.8897]

Great video , From an American Scotsman. If that castle was in America it would be all graffiti .

[@Seekerfilms]

Many thanks. Yes, we seem to be quite lucky in that they don’t get vandalised. I think there is still a feeling of national pride associated with them. The vandalism usually happened to most of them in the form of stone re-purposing in the centuries following their abandonment - when other nearby structures utilised their ‘building materials’.

[@robertthebruce-geniusofban647]

I was married in that castle, I’ve even slept the night in it many years back. It’s a very special place down in the glen for me.

[@Seekerfilms]

Quite a connection. I hope the overnight stay wasn’t your honeymoon:)

[@robertthebruce-geniusofban647]

@@Seekerfilms that was other occasions when I fancied a night to myself in the old place!

[@hdi4eva-castlesbydrone531]

Another beautiful castle with very interesting history. Wonderful aerial shots and excellent editing, my dear friend.🤘👌

[@Seekerfilms]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment.

[@dirkburghard2596]

Wieder einmal ein sehr interessantes Bauwerk von Burg. Habt ihr in England mehr Burgen als Einwohner? Bitte weiter machen mit diesen Videos von Burgen und Burgruinen,es ist sehr spannend das alles zu sehen. Übrigens der Google Übersetzer letztens hat sehr gut übersetzt. Es grüßt Dich aus Deutschland Dirk

[@Seekerfilms]

Danke Dirk, ja, wir haben so viele Burgen und ich habe das Glück, in Schottland zu leben, nahe der Grenze zu England, wo es, wie Sie sich vorstellen können, eine hohe Konzentration von Verteidigungsanlagen aus der Zeit vor der Vereinigung zwischen Schottland und England gibt.

[@dirkburghard2596]

@@Seekerfilms Guten Morgen nach Schottland. Ich wohne in Nördlingen . einfach nur mal googeln. Hier auf der Schwäbischen Alb und im fränkischen Bereich gibt es auch sehr viele schöne Burgen,Schlösser und Burgruinen. Es grüßt dich Dirk

[@Seekerfilms]

Nördlingen sieht aus wie eine erstaunliche Stadt und sehr gut erhalten.

[@TravelExperiences]

WOW! Great Work! 💯💯💪💪🙏🙏

[@Seekerfilms]

Thanks for your feedback , I appreciate it.

[@DronescApe]

Absolutely wonderful mate liked and subbed 👍

[@Seekerfilms]

Thanks DronescApe, much appreciated.

[@andrisa2971]

good flying skills, good video👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Seekerfilms]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@dwkdrones]

Very Professional and informative 👏 you have a new subscriber

[@Seekerfilms]

Much appreciated and thank you.

[@simon-oy6um]

Always so sad to see all these magnificent castles in ruin 😢

[@Seekerfilms]

Agreed. I guess the only positive is that they are still here - whereas some have gone completely, having been robbed for their stone.

[@brutus4013]

Love the music . Who is it ? Drone footage is great as well.

[@Seekerfilms]

Thanks, it’s from a Celtic composer - whose name I don’t have at the moment. The Shazam app might tell you.

[@brutus4013]

@@Seekerfilms Thanks . Cheers😎🥃

[@staceystar2984]

I Have Crichton Cousins Thru Elizabeth Gordon !! First Time I Have Seen About Crichton Castle !! I Have A Historical Account Where A Set Of My GG Grandparents Had Dealings With James Hepburn, Bothwell, 4th Earl

[@Seekerfilms]

Interesting - have you visited the castle?

[@stephenchappell7512]

That's what you call a castle It seems to have grown out of the landscape on which it sits

[@Seekerfilms]

I agree. I really want to film the interior when the castle re opens as that’s pretty special in its own right.

[@peterthompson640]

whats the music for this?

[@Seekerfilms]

Hi Peter, It’s called ‘Celtic Sound Track’. Sorry, but I don’t have any more information than that.

[@sigitasbasys207]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙂

[@Seekerfilms]

Appreciated 👍

[@bikramsingh6060]

👍

[@Seekerfilms]

Thank you.

[@Sargis-tq5hz]

Арарат Киликия моя

[@naradaian]

Hate the constant rapid cuts and jumps - makes observation impossible

[@Seekerfilms]

It’s a shame the video made you feel hatred:)

[@mikemccall373]

So much of this castle still standing! If anyone rich enough is reading this , why not offer to buy it and restore it. What a grand home it would make!🤔☺️

[@Seekerfilms]

Good idea. I think the problem is that it always costs a fortune and is full of red tape.

[@veronicaroach3667]

I don't think that these ancient buildings managed by National Trust etc ever get sold back to the public.