Hawthornden Castle

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Forts and castles, Top attraction

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Hawthornden Castle is located on the River North Esk in Midlothian, Scotland. The castle lies a mile to the east of Roslin at grid reference NT287637, and is just downstream from Roslin Castle. Hawthornden comprises a 15th-century ruin, with a 17th-century L-plan house attached. The house has been restored and now serves as a writer's retreat. Man-made caves in the rock beneath the castle have been in use for much longer than the castle itself. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°51'39"N, 3°8'31"W

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Hawthornden Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rosslyn Chapel, Rosslyn Castle, Wallace's Cave, Mavisbank House.

0.8 miSW
Elaborately carved 15th-century chapel
Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin
21 min walk • Rosslyn Chapel, nestled in the picturesque village of Roslin, Scotland, is a treasure trove of history, art, and mystery. Constructed in the mid-15th century, this unique chapel has captivated visitors from around the world with its intricate stonework and enigmatic...
0.9 miSW
Forts and castles
Rosslyn Castle, Roslin
24 min walk • Roslin Castle is a partially ruined castle 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.
0.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Wallace's Cave, Roslin
17 min walk • Wallace's Cave is situated in Roslin Glen, in Midlothian, Scotland. It is also known as Hawthornden Castle Cave, after Hawthornden Castle which is nearby.
0.9 miN
Vernacular architecture, Ruins
Mavisbank House, Edinburgh
24 min walk • Mavisbank is a country house outside Loanhead, south of Edinburgh in Midlothian, Scotland. It was designed by the architect William Adam, in collaboration with his client, Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, and was constructed between 1723 and 1727.
1.3 miN
Town, Area
Loanhead, Edinburgh
33 min walk • Loanhead is a town in Midlothian, Scotland, in a commuter belt to the south of Edinburgh, and close to Roslin, Bonnyrigg and Dalkeith. The town was built on coal and oil shale mining, and the paper industries.
1 miSW
Park
Roslin Glen Country Park, Roslin
26 min walk • Roslin Glen Country Park is a wooded glen in the North Esk Valley, near the village of Roslin in Scotland. It contains walks with several places of interest along the way, including Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin Castle, Wallace's Cave and Hawthornden Castle.

Hawthornden Castle

Facts and practical information

Hawthornden Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin

Rosslyn Castle, Roslin

Wallace's Cave, Roslin

Mavisbank House, Edinburgh

Loanhead, Edinburgh

Roslin Glen Country Park, Roslin