Borthwick Castle

Borthwick Chamber - Picture of a Bedroom Chamber

Borthwick Castle, only twelve miles from Edinburgh in a pastoral valley, this romantic castle stands on the summit of a knoll on the periphery of the romantic Borders immortalised by Sir Walter Scott. Borthwick Castle built in 1430, is unique and exclusive.

Once the refuge of Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Bothwell and besieged by Oliver Cromwell in 1650, the atmosphere and grandeur of its romantic past have been lovingly cherished and maintained.

Exclusive use of Borthwick

Borthwick Castle - Picture of the great hall Borthwick Castle may be hired on an exclusive basis as a unique venue for corporate meetings and entertainment, intimate weddings or a gathering of the clans!

As an off-season retreat, Borthwick Castle is an idyllic setting with open countryside yet Edinburgh's city centre, with its theatres and other attractions, just 20 minutes away.

A full sporting programme can be arranged close by, to include archery, game and clay pigeon shooting, fishing, falconry, golf and horse riding. Further details upon request.

The Hamlet of Borthwick is sign-posted at the village of North Middleton, on the A7 trunk road, twelve miles south of Edinburgh, just 25 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. The Castle is situated 3/4 mile along a country lane which passes the school and Borthwick Church on a private roadway that leads to the Castle gates.

Borthwick Castle - Picture of a view from Borthwick