Carribber Castle

Carribber Castle stands near Linlithgow in West Lothian as a ruined 16th-century tower house. The remains include small buildings and courtyards, with a square courtyard to the north now covered in vegetation. A doorway in the west wall dates from no earlier than the 17th century. To the south lies a rectangular range, possibly once used as stables. The remaining walls are only 0.76 metres thick on average, though they reach 2.4 metres in height in places. Rob Gibb inherited the lands in 1541 and the castle passed through generations of his family. Later owners included the Hays in 1710 and the Blairs of Avonton. The ruin is believed to have been intentionally demolished at some point. Historic Environment Scotland recognises the site, which carries the reference number NS97NE 7. Visitors find a quiet ruin surrounded by vegetation. The square courtyard to the north is overgrown, while the rectangular range to the south suggests former stables. The remaining walls stand low but show signs of their former height in places. The doorway in the west wall offers a glimpse of the castle’s later phases. The site is peaceful, with no modern intrusions, allowing the 16th-century structure to speak for itself.