House & Family History: Rosslyn Castle is featured in Sir Walter Scott's poem "Rosabelle." A ballad named "Roslin Castle" was written in the 18th century by Richard Hewitt of Cumberland.

Collections: In the 15th century Rosslyn contained a scriptorium that contained important St. Clair family manuscripts, including the Rosslyn-Hay manuscript, believed to be the earliest extant work in Scots prose; the manuscripts are today in the National Library of Scotland.

John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. I, p. 169, 1854.

House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Sir William St. Clair, 1st Earl of Caithness and last Earl of Orkney, 15th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Holiday Rental

Ownership Details: Owned by the Earl of Rosslyn and let to The Landmark Trust.

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Phone: 01628-825-925

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk

Historic Houses Member: No