Historical information

Roslin Castle, the seat of the St Clair Family, was founded in 1304. It is partly in ruins. According to legend some millions of pounds worth of treasure being hidden in the vaults. it is said to be under the charge of a lady of the ancient St Clair family. She is to wake from her slumber and point out the spot where the treasure lies.

It is located near the village of Roslin in Midlothian, Scotland. It is located around 9 miles south of Edinburgh, on the north bank of the North Esk, only a few hundred metres from the famous Rosslyn Chapel. (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roslin_Castle)

Physical description

Three postcards showing different views of Roslin Castle.

.1) A stone building on a hill side, with flying flag,

.2) The Courtyard, Roslin Castle

.3) The Bakehouse, Roslin Castle

Inscriptions & markings

.1) This a fine view taken from the Glen. Formerly the castle was eight storeys high, five above and three underground.

.2) While at Edinburgh I went out to Roslin saw there the Castle and Church. They are both very old dating back 500 hundred years.

.3) The hole in the wall is the oven, is an immense thing. A fire was lit in the oven then pulled out and the heat in the stone did the baking.