OLIVER CROMWELL |
EXUDING DARK PASSION In 1650, as Oliver Cromwell’s forces marched toward Edinburgh, the 10th Lord Borthwick was instructed to leave his Castle. When he refused, Cromwell unleashed his cannon causing considerable damage to Luckily for us, Borthwick agreed to leave and the Castle was damaged no further but left empty for nearly 250 years. J Borthwick of Crookston bought the castle in 1810 but it was nearly another 100 years before it was brought back into use by Henry Borthwick. |
THE ROOM Beneath the Great Hall, down a quiet winding staircase, lies the very sensual Oliver Cromwell bedchamber - with its charcoal walls and soft lighting exuding the dark passion of its namesake. The chamber features the exact copy of Cromwell's bed, including his coat of arms, carved into the fine oak. The free standing bath and wash baisin are in the room facing the bed. A massive stone fireplace, and imposing chandelier and cowhides bring the |
