Johnstone Castle, Renfrewshire

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3 жыл бұрын

Originally an 'L'-shaped 16th century tower called Eliebank, the Cochranes renamed it Easter Cochrane and in 1733 the Houstons transferred the name Johnstone to it. In 1771 it was extended and in 1812 it was almost subsumed into a new castlellated mansion that was in turn demolished in the 1950's leaving just the old tower surrounded by a 1000 house estate. Used as a store it was converted into a private house.

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@AllenCrawford3 2 жыл бұрын

One of the more handsome castles of its type. Looks like they've kept it up nicely. I like the yellow trim on the variously shaped windows.

@baldheadedpriest 3 жыл бұрын

Was up for sale a while ago , you can still see the photos of the interior online

@meekomania457 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the upload and info.Been here years ago,just looked strange with the house estate round it.

@rogergriffith286 3 жыл бұрын

A pity they couldn't have left a park beyond the boundary wall

@meekomania457 3 жыл бұрын

@@rogergriffith286 indeed

@professionalnovice Жыл бұрын

My 7x GGF John Knox (1687-1780) married an Agnes Johnstone (1690-1782). So she would have been in her mid-40s by 1733. Before your video I wouldn't have even realized there is a town called Johnstone nearby or that this castle was named by a different family (Houston) who were remembering the town they were from (Johnston). Glad you've taken the time to share all this. Your last name's Griffith - I keep seeing Gryffe this and Gryffe that - like Gryffe Castle or River Gryfe - which I'm sure you know all about too.

@rogergriffith286 Жыл бұрын

Good to know that you found the video interesting. My surname is Welsh - Gruffydd, meaning 'red haired'. Gryffe may be Cumbric in origin though.

@ddouglas3860 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting building I would love to see inside.

@aurorafish7900 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: I'm descended from Clan Johnstone. My family immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1900's. We still have our family's shield and sword with the Johnstone crest carved into it. It's so sad that it got demolished, and has houses surrounding it. I would love to gain citizenship in Scotland and buy the castle, and maybe even restore and renovate it so that it can regain some of it's former glory.

@rogergriffith286 3 жыл бұрын

A worthy ambition.

@aurorafish7900 3 жыл бұрын

@@rogergriffith286 Thank you

@Urbexy 3 жыл бұрын

When my lottery numbers bother to come that's certainly on my shopping list :-)

@rogergriffith286 3 жыл бұрын

A fascinating place - the architecture is a study in itself!

@robertsheridan3377 Жыл бұрын

I thought the Johnstones were from Annandale.

@rogergriffith286 Жыл бұрын

One of the Border's clans if memory serves. Inter-marriage often resulted in the acquisition of lands elsewhere.

@jamesmills4850 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Roger, Did you manage to see the cup and rings stone in Johnstone during your visit? If so, what are your thoughts on it?

@rogergriffith286 2 жыл бұрын

Skiff Wood ones?

@jamesmills4850 2 жыл бұрын

@@rogergriffith286 I believe the neolithic stone carvings are at High Craigenfeoch, ( otherwise known as the Craigton Woods carving ) It's roughly 1.3 km north of Johnstone Castle tower as the crow flies.

@rogergriffith286 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmills4850 Sounds like the site I visited many years back. It had been vandalised with paint. I must go back with a camera.

@jamesmills4850 2 жыл бұрын

@@rogergriffith286 Yes, sadly it had been rather disrespected and vandalised by ignoramuses yet still a fascinating site none the less. I hope you do visit again and place it in your excellent videos of similarly interesting ancient artefacts.

@iainmurray6244 3 жыл бұрын

I help run Johnstone History Museum and we have a web site johnstonehistory.org I would like to put a link to your excellent video on the site. Would that be in order? Best regards Iain Murray

@rogergriffith286 2 жыл бұрын

Of course - sorry to have overlooked your message!

@karenley7356 3 ай бұрын

I lived across the street from this Castle. Unfortunately the additions have been so unsympathetically done it has destroyed a once beautiful building.

@rogergriffith286 3 ай бұрын

Often happens - such as at Caldwell Tower!