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- Callendar House is a mansion set within the grounds of Callendar Park in Falkirk, central Scotland. During the 19th century, it was redesigned and extended in the style of a French Renaissance château fused with elements of Scottish baronial architecture. However, the core of the building is a 14th-century tower house.21st century
In July 2011, Falkirk Community Trust assumed responsibility for the management and operation of Callendar House.
Callendar House was voted Favourite Visitor Attraction by Forth2. Around 28,000 visitors ca… See more
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Learn more about Bing search results hereOrganizing and summarizing search results for youCallendar House is a mansion in Falkirk, central Scotland. It dates back to the 14th century, with the tower house being built in 1345. The house was redesigned and extended in the style of a French Renaissance château fused with elements of Scottish baronial architecture in the 19th century. Many famous figures have stayed here through the ages including Mary Queen of Scots, Oliver Cromwell, and Bonnie Prince Charlie. falkirk.gov.uk 1 2 3
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Callendar House - Wikipedia
The house lies on the line of the 2nd-century Antonine Wall, built by the Romans from the Firth of Clyde to the Firth of Forth. In the 12th century Thanes Hall or Thane House, located to the east of the present house, was one of the seats of the Callander family who were Thanes of Callander. In the fourteenth … See more
In July 2011, Falkirk Community Trust assumed responsibility for the management and operation of Callendar House. Callendar … See more
Callendar House – A History – Falkirk Local History …
Curiously, the major gap in the story of Callendar House has been a history of the Forbes family and so this is dealt with in more detail than some of the other sections. Callendar is derived from ‘Calatria’ for which the earliest surviving …
Callendar House, Falkirk – Historic Buildings & Homes
Through wars, rebellions and the industrial revolution, Callendar House has played host to many great historical figures over the centuries, including Mary, Queen of Scots, Cromwell and …
CALLENDAR ESTATE - Falkirk Local History Society
Callendar House was the seat of power in the Falkirk area for almost a thousand years. The original structure occupied a prominent position at 'Palace Hill', just behind the Antonine Wall at the east end of what is now Callendar Park.
Callendar House, Falkirk | The History Jar
Sep 8, 2024 · And there’s more history than that in the grounds. It lies on the line of the Antoine Wall that stretched from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde. By the 12th century a thane’s …
On the Edge of the Roman Empire: A Visit to …
Mar 21, 2021 · With its magnificent French-chateau-style architecture, Callendar House as we see it today is much different than how it once looked when it was first built in the mid-1300s. Yet, the history of the grounds goes back much …
Falkirk's Callendar House: The Callendars’ story is …
Nov 4, 2021 · The history of Callendar House is often associated with two great dynasties, the Livingstons who held the estates for 400 years from the mid 14th century, and the Forbes who came into ownership in 1783 and remained until …
Callendar House : 1783 -1815 – Falkirk Local History Society
“There is a house upon Callendar which was built before the forfeiture. This house is very extensive: it contains a dining room and drawing room, both of a very large size, and a …
Callendar House | Castle in Falkirk, Stirlingshire
Callendar House owes much of its appearance to the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, but within its north-west wing are the remnants of a 14th century castle. The lands around Callendar House were owned by the Thanes of Callander …
Callendar House | The History Jar
Sep 8, 2024 · And there’s more history than that in the grounds. It lies on the line of the Antoine Wall that stretched from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde. By the 12th century a thane’s …
Callendar House - Visitors Guide to Scotland
A brief history of the lands and historic house is as follows: 11th century: Thane of Callendar (King’s representative) builds house (not the current building) in shadow of the Roman era …
Callendar House, Falkirk, United Kingdom - SpottingHistory
Callendar House is a mansion set within the grounds of Callendar Park in Falkirk. During the 19th century, it was redesigned and extended in the style of a French Renaissance château fused …
Callendar House - The Castle Guide
Callendar House is a large country house managed by the local authority and administered by the Falkirk Community Trust. At the core of the house is a small tower which may date back to the …
Callendar House - What's On In Falkirk
Dec 11, 2024 · The House's permanent displays are The Story of Callendar House, a history covering the 11th to the 19th centuries, The Antonine Wall, Rome's Northern Frontier, and …
Callendar House: Iron Age – 1783 - Falkirk Local History Society
The year 1651 was a turning point in the history of Callendar House. Cromwell had seized most of Lowland Scotland following his victory at Dunbar and on 14 July 1651 turned his attention to …
Mainly Museums - Callendar House
Callendar House. In the stunning settings of Callendar Park, in Falkirk, central Scotland, sits the grand Callendar House. The earliest parts of the building date from the fourteenth century, with …
Callendar House | Falkirk Council - website
Falkirk Archives is located in the oak-panelled Victorian library of Callendar House, and is the place to come to find out about the history of Falkirk district or to start your family history …
Callendar House (Falkirk) - Visitor Information & Reviews
Callendar House is a historic mansion located near the Scottish town of Falkirk. It holds significant historical value, as it was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest category A in …
Callendar House (Callender House) (Thanes Hall) (Thane House)
Garden & Outbuildings: Callendar House lies on the line of the 2nd century AD Antonine Wall. Built by the Romans from the Firth of Clyde to the Firth of Forth, the Antonine Wall represented …
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3 days ago · Steeped in history, Falkirk is home to Callendar Park where Callendar House can be found and the Roman Antonine's Wall which is an UNESCO heritage site is a must visit. The …
Callendar House Mausoleum - Falkirk Local History Society
Callendar House Mausoleum In 1815 the first William Forbes of Callendar died and his trustees commissioned the London-based Scottish architect Archibald Elliot (1760-1823) to design a …
