Niddry Castle

Niddry Castle is a historic tower house near Winchburgh in West Lothian, Scotland. Built in the 15th century for Lord Seton, it served as a refuge for the fugitive Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1568. Originally an imposing structure, it was raised in height and extended with a side wing in the early 17th century, before later being reduced to its original height. After a long period of vacancy and decay, the castle was restored in the late 20th century. Today you can explore the four-story building, which has an L-shaped floor plan and is built of roughly dressed stone, with a projecting parapet walk. Inside, you'll find a ground-floor vaulted cellar, a spiral staircase, the great hall on the first floor, and a remarkably large kitchen that reflects the historic expansion.