“Oh Tillietudlem, no matter whaur I be, Tillietudlem Castle 'll aye be dear tae me. T'was there I met my Mary when first I went to see Tillietudlem Castle and its bonny scenery.” NostalgiaSatireSceneryWalter ScottTillietudlem CastleScottish Popular Song Book:Erchie, My Droll Friend Source: Erchie, My Droll Friend
“...the fortalice, thus commanding both bridge and pass, had been, in times of war, a post of considerable importance, the possession of which was necessary to secure the communication of the upper and wilder districts of the country with those beneath, where the valley expands, and is more capable of communication.” Tillietudlem Castle Book:Old Mortality Source: Old Mortality