| Corra Castle | |
|---|---|
New Lanark, South Lanarkshire in  Scotland | |
 Present day ruins of the castle | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Scottish Wildlife Trust |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
  Corra Castle Location within South Lanarkshire | |
| Coordinates | 55°39′12″N3°46′41″W / 55.653394°N 3.777935°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1572 |
| Materials | Rubble masonry [1] |
Corra Castle (also known as Corrax, Corax or Corehouse Castle) [1] is a ruined 16th-century castle within the Corehouse Estate near New Lanark, Scotland. It overlooks Corra Linn, one of the four waterfalls which make up the Falls of Clyde. In 1967 it became a scheduled monument. [2]
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The site was chosen because it was seen as being impregnable, as it is surrounded by sharp cliffs on three sides. [3] It features a ha-ha as part of its design, offering an unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. [4]
Corra Castle was at one time the residence to one of the branches of the notable family of Somerville. In his 1832 book, The Edinburgh Encyclopædia, David Brewster wrote:
...and directly above the upper fall, stands the ruinous castle of Corra, formerly the residence of a family of the name of Somerville... [5]
