of Douglas and his heirs. The castle then descended to the Earls of Home. In 1935 the 13th Earl gave Bothwell into state care. It is now managed by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument, and is open to the public (entrance charge). Design While the castle was never completed to its original design, its design is similar to the strongholds of Coucy, Kildrummy and Dirleton as it has a round keep (or donjon). The keep, while currently in ruins, was originally high and in diameter with walls which were thick. Thick walls and a powerful gatehouse were later added to the structure and the castle was considered "one of the most important military strongholds in Scotland". Popular Culture The castle features in The Scottish Chiefs. References Mason, Gordon The Castles of Glasgow and the Clyde, Goblinshead, 2000 Salter, Mike The Castles of South West Scotland, Folly Publications, 1993 External links Historic Environment Scotland: Visitor guide Engraving of Bothwell Castle in 1693 by John Slezer at National Library of Scotland Video footage of Bothwell Castle Castles in South Lanarkshire Scheduled Ancient Monuments in South Lanarkshire Listed castles in Scotland Castle Bothwell Historic house museums in South Lanarkshire Clan Murray De Moravia family Bothwell and Uddingston Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Clydesdale and South East Glasgow