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Old Woodhouselee Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Old Woodhouselee Castle is a castle in Midlothian. It is one of six castles the Albion Guide maps in the county. Newtongrange Station is 7.9 km away to the east. Nearby castles include Uttershill Castle and Brunston Castle.

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