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Crichton Castle

Photo of Crichton Castle, a ruined castle near Temple, Midlothian, central Scotland.

Crichton Castle

© Anne Burgess / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

© Anne Burgess / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Crichton Castle

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Crichton Castle is one of six castles the Albion Guide maps in Midlothian. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. Other castles nearby include Newbyres Castle and Old Woodhouselee Castle. The closest station is Gorebridge, 3.5 km to the west.

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More places to visit near Crichton Castle

Photo of Vogrie Country Park, a country park near Temple, Midlothian, central Scotland.Highlight

Vogrie Country Park

Country park near Temple

A Victorian estate park near Gorebridge with woodland trails, a miniature railway, golf course and adventure play.

2 km N

Photo of National Mining Museum Scotland, a visitor attraction near Temple, Midlothian, central Scotland.Highlight

National Mining Museum Scotland

Attraction near Temple

Scotland's national mining museum at the preserved Lady Victoria Colliery in Newtongrange.

5.4 km NW

Photo of Dalkeith Country Park, a garden in Midlothian, central Scotland.

Dalkeith Country Park

Garden near Dalkeith

A historic estate park by the River Esk, one of Scotland's best places for snowdrops, with woodland walks and an adventure playground.

8.6 km NW

Photo of Rosslyn Chapel, a church near Roslin, Midlothian, central Scotland.Iconic

Rosslyn Chapel

Church near Roslin

A 15th-century collegiate chapel near Roslin whose lavish stone carvings, including the Apprentice Pillar, drew fame from The Da Vinci Code.

10.8 km W

Photo of Roslin Glen Country Park, a country park in Midlothian, central Scotland.Highlight

Roslin Glen Country Park

Country park near Roslin

A wooded gorge of the River North Esk below Rosslyn Chapel, with the ruins of Roslin Castle and old gunpowder mills.

11.5 km W

Photo along the John Muir Way, a long-distance trail running from Helensburgh to Dunbar, Scotland.Highlight

John Muir Way

Scotland's Great Trail

A coast-to-coast across Scotland's waist, from Helensburgh to the conservationist's birthplace at Dunbar.

12.3 km N · spans 9 counties